Vitt Lake Dam
Vitt Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Warren County, Missouri, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Vitt Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Vitt Lake Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Dr A E Vitt (private). It impounds the Tr-charrette Creek near Marthasville.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 554 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 262 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 140 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 | Warren |
| Nearest City | Marthasville |
| River/Stream | Tr-charrette Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.79850, -91.08450 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 554 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 262 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 262 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 140 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 221 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DR A E VITT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO30509 |
| Federal ID | MO30509 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |