Blue Bird Lake Dam
Blue Bird Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Callaway County, Missouri, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Blue Bird Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Blue Bird Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jim Temple (private). It impounds the T.r. Middle River near Fulton.
The dam stands 28 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/29/1997. That was over 28 years ago.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Callaway |
| Nearest City | Fulton |
| River/Stream | T.r. Middle River |
| Coordinates | 38.77990, -92.00636 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JIM TEMPLE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/29/1997 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO12387 |
| Federal ID | MO12387 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |