Hammett Lake Dam
Hammett Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Audrain County, Missouri, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hammett Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hammett 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 Hesse Hammett (private). It impounds the Tr-bear Slough-creek near Moscow Mills.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,747 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 275 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 236 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 | Moscow Mills |
| River/Stream | Tr-bear Slough-creek |
| Coordinates | 39.24061, -91.56692 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,747 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 236 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 106 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HESSE HAMMETT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11367 |
| Federal ID | MO11367 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |