Chaffin Lake Dam
Chaffin Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Cass County, Missouri, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Chaffin Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Chaffin Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by James B Chaffin (private). It impounds the Tr-harless Creek near Freeman.
The dam stands 33 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 247 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 120 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Cass |
| Nearest City | Freeman |
| River/Stream | Tr-harless Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.58639, -94.60417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 247 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 247 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 120 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | JAMES B CHAFFIN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20449 |
| Federal ID | MO20449 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |