Akers Lake Dam
Akers Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Livingston County, Missouri, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Akers Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Akers 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 Ernest Akers (private). It impounds the Tr-thompson River near Bedford.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 32 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 35 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 | Livingston |
| Nearest City | Bedford |
| River/Stream | Tr-thompson River |
| Coordinates | 39.92088, -93.61843 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 35 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ERNEST AKERS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11782 |
| Federal ID | MO11782 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |