Berryhill Lake Dam
Berryhill Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Barton County, Missouri, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Berryhill Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Berryhill 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 Loyal Berryhill (private). It impounds the Tr To North Fork Spring River 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 260 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 | Barton |
| Nearest City | Lamar |
| River/Stream | Tr To North Fork Spring River |
| Coordinates | 37.38445, -94.33101 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 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 | 260 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LOYAL BERRYHILL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20326 |
| Federal ID | MO20326 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |