Folck Lake Dam
Folck Lake Dam is a rockfill dam located in Platte County, Missouri. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Folck Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Folck Lake Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Stephen P Folck (private). It impounds the Tr-bee Creek near Fort Leavenworth,ks.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 20 square miles.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Missouri dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Platte |
| Nearest City | Fort Leavenworth,ks |
| River/Stream | Tr-bee Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.44301, -94.80297 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | STEPHEN P FOLCK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11261 |
| Federal ID | MO11261 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |