Mulnix Lake Dam
Mulnix Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Chariton County, Missouri, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mulnix Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mulnix 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 Roland Mulnix (private). It impounds the Tr-chariton River near Bynumville.
The dam stands 16 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 35 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Chariton |
| Nearest City | Bynumville |
| River/Stream | Tr-chariton River |
| Coordinates | 39.67282, -92.72749 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 35 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ROLAND MULNIX |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11511 |
| Federal ID | MO11511 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |