Netties Greenhouse Lake Dam
Netties Greenhouse Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Missouri, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Netties Greenhouse Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Netties Greenhouse Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Netties Greenhouse, Inc. (private). It impounds the Tr To St Johns Creek near Washington.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 230 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Washington |
| River/Stream | Tr To St Johns Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.47250, -91.23139 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 230 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | NETTIES GREENHOUSE, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO30538 |
| Federal ID | MO30538 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |