Prather Lake Dam West
Prather Lake Dam West is an earth dam located in Worth County, Missouri. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Prather Lake Dam West
The primary purpose of Prather Lake Dam West is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lynn Prather (private). It impounds the Tr-marlowe Creek near Worth.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 18 square miles.
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 | Worth |
| Nearest City | Worth |
| River/Stream | Tr-marlowe Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.45597, -94.48473 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LYNN PRATHER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11869 |
| Federal ID | MO11869 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |