Lenz Lake Dam
Lenz Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Cooper County, Missouri, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lenz Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lenz 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 Richard Lenz (private). It impounds the Tr-clark Fk-petite Saline Cr near Wooldridge.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 23 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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 | Cooper |
| Nearest City | Wooldridge |
| River/Stream | Tr-clark Fk-petite Saline Cr |
| Coordinates | 38.79586, -92.66632 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 23 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RICHARD LENZ |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11542 |
| Federal ID | MO11542 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |