Lake Pajaska Dam
Lake Pajaska Dam is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Missouri, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Pajaska Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Pajaska Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Day Farms (private). It impounds the Blackjack Creek near Sweet Springs.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 356 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 25 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 | Johnson |
| Nearest City | Sweet Springs |
| River/Stream | Blackjack Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.88071, -93.73022 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 356 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 356 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 183 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DAY FARMS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20400 |
| Federal ID | MO20400 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |