Carter Lake Dam-section 11
Carter Lake Dam-section 11 is an earth dam located in Lafayette County, Missouri, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Carter Lake Dam-section 11
The primary purpose of Carter Lake Dam-section 11 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Howard Carter (private). It impounds the Tr-lick Fk-tabo Creek near Waverly.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 400 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Lafayette |
| Nearest City | Waverly |
| River/Stream | Tr-lick Fk-tabo Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.15375, -93.85354 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 400 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HOWARD CARTER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20701 |
| Federal ID | MO20701 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |