Newland West Lake Dam
Newland West Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lafayette County, Missouri, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Newland West Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Newland West Lake 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 James T Newland (private). It impounds the Tr-south Davis Creek near Aullville.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 350 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 | Lafayette |
| Nearest City | Aullville |
| River/Stream | Tr-south Davis Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.93875, -93.82977 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 350 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 255 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JAMES T NEWLAND |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20679 |
| Federal ID | MO20679 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |