Mcdaniel Lake Dam
Mcdaniel Lake Dam is a gravity dam located in Greene County, Missouri, built in 1929. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mcdaniel Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mcdaniel Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Springfield City Utility (local government). It impounds the Little Sac River near Springfield, Missouri.
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 300 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,560 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 39 square miles. Completed in 1929, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/26/2023.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Greene |
| Nearest City | Springfield, Missouri |
| River/Stream | Little Sac River |
| Coordinates | 37.29469, -93.31439 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,560 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,560 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,558 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 300 acres |
| Drainage Area | 39 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 17,029 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | SPRINGFIELD CITY UTILITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20038 |
| Federal ID | MO20038 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |