Davis Lake Dam
Davis Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Callaway County, Missouri, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Davis Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Davis Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ronald Davis (private). It impounds the Tr-dry Fork near Jefferson City.
The dam stands 33 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 353 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 70 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 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.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Callaway |
| Nearest City | Jefferson City |
| River/Stream | Tr-dry Fork |
| Coordinates | 38.76189, -92.10027 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 353 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 353 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 70 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RONALD DAVIS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11413 |
| Federal ID | MO11413 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |