Hudson Lake Dam (shallow)
Hudson Lake Dam (shallow) is an earth dam located in Perry County, Missouri. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hudson Lake Dam (shallow)
The primary purpose of Hudson Lake Dam (shallow) is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Marvin Hudson (private). It impounds the Tr Cedar Fork near St Marys.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 230 square miles.
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 | Perry |
| Nearest City | St Marys |
| River/Stream | Tr Cedar Fork |
| Coordinates | 37.77644, -90.00551 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 230 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | MARVIN HUDSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31213 |
| Federal ID | MO31213 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |