Elm Springs Lake Dam
Elm Springs Lake Dam is a rockfill dam located in Carter County, Missouri, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Elm Springs Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Elm Springs Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Robert Sheedy (private). It impounds the Elm Branch-big Brushy Creek. near Williamsville.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 241 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4,850 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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 | Carter |
| Nearest City | Williamsville |
| River/Stream | Elm Branch-big Brushy Creek. |
| Coordinates | 36.99905, -90.81542 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 241 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 241 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4,850 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ROBERT SHEEDY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO30025 |
| Federal ID | MO30025 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |