Hannah Lake Dam
Hannah Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Nodaway County, Missouri. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Hannah Lake Dam
Hannah Lake Dam is a dam in Nodaway, Missouri. The dam is owned by John D Hannah,jr (private). It impounds the Tr-long Branch Platte River near Rochester.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 120 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 | Nodaway |
| Nearest City | Rochester |
| River/Stream | Tr-long Branch Platte River |
| Coordinates | 40.14924, -94.77716 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 120 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | JOHN D HANNAH,JR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11263 |
| Federal ID | MO11263 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |