Limberlost Dam
Limberlost Dam is an earth dam located in Newton County, Missouri, built in 1957. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Limberlost Dam
The primary purpose of Limberlost Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Limberlost Estates Inc (private). It impounds the Tr Lost Creek near Wella Park.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 144 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 01/05/2021.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Missouri dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Newton |
| Nearest City | Wella Park |
| River/Stream | Tr Lost Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.89611, -94.53342 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,457 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LIMBERLOST ESTATES INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/05/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20219 |
| Federal ID | MO20219 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |