Gallaway Lake Dam
Gallaway Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Audrain County, Missouri, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gallaway Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Gallaway 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 Lyndell Gallaway (private). It impounds the Tr-youngs Creek near Sturgeon.
The dam stands 22 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 118 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 87 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 | Audrain |
| Nearest City | Sturgeon |
| River/Stream | Tr-youngs Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.18111, -92.10556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 87 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LYNDELL GALLAWAY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11403 |
| Federal ID | MO11403 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |