Tea Lakes Dam #1
Tea Lakes Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Gasconade County, Missouri, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Tea Lakes Dam #1
The primary purpose of Tea Lakes Dam #1 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Southside Cons Found (private). It impounds the Tr-bourbeuse River near Noser Mill.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 417 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 835 square miles. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Gasconade |
| Nearest City | Noser Mill |
| River/Stream | Tr-bourbeuse River |
| Coordinates | 38.30424, -91.39634 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 417 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 417 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 835 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | SOUTHSIDE CONS FOUND |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO30029 |
| Federal ID | MO30029 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |