Gelbach Farms Lake Dam
Gelbach Farms Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Knox County, Missouri, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gelbach Farms Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Gelbach Farms 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 Stanley Gelbach (private). It impounds the Muddy Fk Shelton Br Salt Riv near Novelty.
The dam stands 24 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 44 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 565 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 525 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 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 | Knox |
| Nearest City | Novelty |
| River/Stream | Muddy Fk Shelton Br Salt Riv |
| Coordinates | 40.09645, -92.31225 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 565 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 565 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 293 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 525 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | STANLEY GELBACH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11377 |
| Federal ID | MO11377 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |