Peterson Lake Dam 001
Peterson Lake Dam 001 is an earth dam located in Andrew County, Missouri, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Peterson Lake Dam 001
The primary purpose of Peterson Lake Dam 001 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 Marion R Peterson (private). It impounds the Tr-third Fk Platte River near Agency.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 770 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 211 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 243 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 | Andrew |
| Nearest City | Agency |
| River/Stream | Tr-third Fk Platte River |
| Coordinates | 39.83999, -94.60781 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 770 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 243 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 90 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MARION R PETERSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11810 |
| Federal ID | MO11810 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |