Parkhurst Lake Dam
Parkhurst Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Pettis County, Missouri, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Parkhurst Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Parkhurst 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 Wm R Parkhurst (private). It impounds the Tr-muddy Creek near Georgetown.
The dam stands 24 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 244 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 105 square miles. Completed in 1953, 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 | Pettis |
| Nearest City | Georgetown |
| River/Stream | Tr-muddy Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.70820, -93.34114 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 244 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 244 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 105 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WM R PARKHURST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20160 |
| Federal ID | MO20160 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |