May Lake Dam
May Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Audrain County, Missouri, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About May Lake Dam
The primary purpose of May 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 James May (private). It impounds the Tr-south Fork Salt River near Mexico.
The dam stands 24 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 116 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 120 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 | Mexico |
| River/Stream | Tr-south Fork Salt River |
| Coordinates | 39.25729, -91.86030 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 120 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JAMES MAY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11483 |
| Federal ID | MO11483 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |