East Lake Dam
East Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Putnam County, Missouri, built in 1994. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About East Lake Dam
The primary purpose of East Lake Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Premium Std Farms (private). It impounds the Headwaters Of Hooton Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 652 acre-feet. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Putnam |
| River/Stream | Headwaters Of Hooton Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.39809, -93.36207 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 652 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 652 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 406 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | PREMIUM STD FARMS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO12396 |
| Federal ID | MO12396 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |