Dillon Lake Dam
Dillon Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Maries County, Missouri, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dillon Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Dillon Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Vernon Dillon (private). It impounds the Tr To Pin Oak Branch near Safe.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 60 square miles. Completed in 1954, 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 | Maries |
| Nearest City | Safe |
| River/Stream | Tr To Pin Oak Branch |
| Coordinates | 38.09361, -91.67611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 60 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | VERNON DILLON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO30062 |
| Federal ID | MO30062 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |