George Lake Dam
George Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Missouri, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About George Lake Dam
The primary purpose of George Lake Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Matt George (private). It impounds the Tr To Indian Creek near St. Clair.
The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 165 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/03/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | St. Clair |
| River/Stream | Tr To Indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.22791, -90.95978 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 135 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | MATT GEORGE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/03/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31143 |
| Federal ID | MO31143 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |