Roth Farms Lake Dam
Roth Farms Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Cass County, Missouri, built in 1975. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Roth Farms Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Roth Farms 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 Roth Farms (private). It impounds the Tr-camp Branch.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 180 square miles. Completed in 1975, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 06/19/1980. That was over 45 years ago.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Cass |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-camp Branch |
| Coordinates | 38.64389, -94.23333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 180 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 113 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ROTH FARMS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/19/1980 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20434 |
| Federal ID | MO20434 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |