Caldwell Section 6 Lake Dam
Caldwell Section 6 Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Missouri, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Caldwell Section 6 Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Caldwell Section 6 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 Bill Caldwell (private). It impounds the Tr To Garnett Branch near Bethal.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 235 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 425 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 | Shelby |
| Nearest City | Bethal |
| River/Stream | Tr To Garnett Branch |
| Coordinates | 39.95150, -92.16033 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 425 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BILL CALDWELL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11454 |
| Federal ID | MO11454 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |