Cahall Lake Dam

Cahall Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Missouri, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Cahall Lake Dam

The primary purpose of Cahall Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Tom Cahall (private). It impounds the Tr-white Oak Creek near Truxton.

The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 25 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMissouri
CountyMontgomery
Nearest CityTruxton
River/StreamTr-white Oak Creek
Coordinates39.07211, -91.46313

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage67 acre-ft
Max Storage67 acre-ft
Normal Storage41 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area25 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTOM CAHALL
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMO11465
Federal IDMO11465
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams