Pyle Lake Dam
Pyle Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lawrence County, Missouri, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Pyle Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Pyle Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Frank Pyle (private). It impounds the Tr-coon Creek near Lamar.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 220 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 | Lawrence |
| Nearest City | Lamar |
| River/Stream | Tr-coon Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.26315, -94.02953 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 220 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FRANK PYLE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20275 |
| Federal ID | MO20275 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |