Sims Lake Dam
Sims Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Cass County, Missouri, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sims Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sims 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 Ray Simms (private). It impounds the Tr-middle Big Creek near Quick City.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 508 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 440 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 | Cass |
| Nearest City | Quick City |
| River/Stream | Tr-middle Big Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.78586, -94.39939 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 508 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 508 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 317 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 440 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RAY SIMMS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20409 |
| Federal ID | MO20409 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |