Scroggs Lake Dam
Scroggs Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Jasper County, Missouri, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Scroggs Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Scroggs Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Paul Scroggs (private). It impounds the Tr-north Fork Spring River near Jasper.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 530 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 970 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Jasper |
| Nearest City | Jasper |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Fork Spring River |
| Coordinates | 37.31420, -94.36406 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 530 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 530 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 970 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PAUL SCROGGS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20087 |
| Federal ID | MO20087 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |