Papoose Lake Dam
Papoose Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Chariton County, Missouri, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Papoose Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Papoose Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nehai Tonkayea Poa (private). It impounds the Trib To Mussel Fork near Marceline.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 164 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/22/2018.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Chariton |
| Nearest City | Marceline |
| River/Stream | Trib To Mussel Fork |
| Coordinates | 39.59467, -92.89235 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NEHAI TONKAYEA POA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/22/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO12205 |
| Federal ID | MO12205 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |