Lake 2 Dam
Lake 2 Dam is a gravity dam located in Washington County, Missouri, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Lake 2 Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Unknown (private). It impounds the East Branch Knob Creek near Pilot Knob.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 104 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 900 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 | Washington |
| Nearest City | Pilot Knob |
| River/Stream | East Branch Knob Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.16887, -90.89372 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 900 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | UNKNOWN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO30490 |
| Federal ID | MO30490 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |