Rodick Lake Dam
Rodick Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lafayette County, Missouri, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Rodick Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Rodick 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 Raymond E Rodick (private). It impounds the Tr-little Sni-a-bar Creek near Lexington.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 166 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 | Lafayette |
| Nearest City | Lexington |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Sni-a-bar Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.05639, -93.90127 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 166 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | RAYMOND E RODICK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO12146 |
| Federal ID | MO12146 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |