Zeman Lake Dam
Zeman Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Missouri, built in 1966. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Zeman Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Zeman Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mr. Eugene Zeman (private). It impounds the Tr To La Barque Creek near Eureka.
The dam stands 34 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 91 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 100 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Missouri dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Eureka |
| River/Stream | Tr To La Barque Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.43183, -90.68594 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 100 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MR. EUGENE ZEMAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO30443 |
| Federal ID | MO30443 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |