Smith Dam
Smith Dam is an earth dam located in Callaway County, Missouri, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Smith Dam
The primary purpose of Smith Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lawrence Pezold (private). It impounds the Tr Manacle Creek near Lindbergh.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 215 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 | Callaway |
| Nearest City | Lindbergh |
| River/Stream | Tr Manacle Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.96896, -92.12015 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 215 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LAWRENCE PEZOLD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO30523 |
| Federal ID | MO30523 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |