Harrison Lake Dam
Harrison Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Boone County, Missouri, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Harrison Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Harrison 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 L.a. Harrison (private). It impounds the Tr-silver Fork near Mcbaine.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 743 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 265 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 | Boone |
| Nearest City | Mcbaine |
| River/Stream | Tr-silver Fork |
| Coordinates | 39.16684, -92.24863 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 743 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 265 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 85 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | L.A. HARRISON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO12257 |
| Federal ID | MO12257 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |