Edwin A. Pape Lake Dam
Edwin A. Pape Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lafayette County, Missouri, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Edwin A. Pape Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Edwin A. Pape 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 City Of Concordia (local government). It impounds the Peavine Creek near Sweet Springs.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 2,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 284 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 08/07/2018.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Lafayette |
| Nearest City | Sweet Springs |
| River/Stream | Peavine Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.93336, -93.58170 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,868 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 284 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,683 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF CONCORDIA |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/07/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20043 |
| Federal ID | MO20043 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |