Brown Lake Dam
Brown Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Adair County, Missouri, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Brown Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Brown 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 Vernon Brown (private). It impounds the Tr-surratt Creek near Gibbs.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 100 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 | Adair |
| Nearest City | Gibbs |
| River/Stream | Tr-surratt Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.08350, -92.38486 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 100 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | VERNON BROWN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11663 |
| Federal ID | MO11663 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |