Thomas Lake Dam
Thomas Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Adair County, Missouri, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Thomas Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Thomas Lake Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Jack R Thomas (private). It impounds the Tr-bear Creek near Louisiana.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 770 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 175 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 | Adair |
| Nearest City | Louisiana |
| River/Stream | Tr-bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.09742, -92.43056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 770 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 175 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 154 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JACK R THOMAS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11664 |
| Federal ID | MO11664 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |