Carlson Lake Dam
Carlson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Audrain County, Missouri, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Carlson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Carlson Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by George Carlson (private). It impounds the Tr-east Lick Creek near Perry.
The dam stands 16 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 110 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Audrain |
| Nearest City | Perry |
| River/Stream | Tr-east Lick Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.29858, -91.59871 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 110 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | GEORGE CARLSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11357 |
| Federal ID | MO11357 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |