Borman Lake Dam
Borman Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Callaway County, Missouri, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Borman Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Borman 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 Harlan Borman (private). It impounds the Tr-sallees Branch near Chamois.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 125 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 | Callaway |
| Nearest City | Chamois |
| River/Stream | Tr-sallees Branch |
| Coordinates | 38.96361, -91.98167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 633 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HARLAN BORMAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11527 |
| Federal ID | MO11527 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |