Mueller Lake Dam
Mueller Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Gasconade County, Missouri, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mueller Lake Dam
Mueller Lake Dam is a dam in Gasconade, Missouri. The dam is owned by William Mueller (private). It impounds the Soap Creek near Union.
The dam stands 23 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 63 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 775 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 85 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 | Gasconade |
| Nearest City | Union |
| River/Stream | Soap Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.35164, -91.41960 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 775 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 775 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 63 acres |
| Drainage Area | 85 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | WILLIAM MUELLER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO30756 |
| Federal ID | MO30756 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |