Garfield Lake Dam
Garfield Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Barton County, Missouri, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Garfield Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Garfield 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 Larry Garfield (private). It impounds the Tr To West Fork near Lamar.
The dam stands 14 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 390 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 West Fork |
| Coordinates | 37.44088, -94.38330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 390 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LARRY GARFIELD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20548 |
| Federal ID | MO20548 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |