Redman Lake Dam

Redman Lake Dam is an earth dam located in DeKalb County, Missouri. It carries a High hazard potential classification.

About Redman Lake Dam

The primary purpose of Redman Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Carl Redman (private). It impounds the Tr To West Fork Lost Creek near Maysville.

The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 193 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 170 square miles.

This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream.

Living Downstream

If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Missouri dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.

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High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMissouri
CountyDeKalb
Nearest CityMaysville
River/StreamTr To West Fork Lost Creek
Coordinates39.87500, -94.36528

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage193 acre-ft
Max Storage193 acre-ft
Normal Storage120 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area170 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCARL REDMAN
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMO12140
Federal IDMO12140
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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