Creason Lake Dam
Creason Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Caldwell County, Missouri, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Creason Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Creason 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 Gary Parks (private). It impounds the Tr-crabapple Creek near Dawn.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 59 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 217 square miles. Completed in 1975, the structure is well into its service life at over 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 | Caldwell |
| Nearest City | Dawn |
| River/Stream | Tr-crabapple Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.60291, -93.92545 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 217 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | GARY PARKS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11962 |
| Federal ID | MO11962 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |