The Lost Seven Lake Dam
The Lost Seven Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Perry County, Missouri, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About The Lost Seven Lake Dam
The primary purpose of The Lost Seven Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Wm Kalkbrenner (private). It impounds the Nations Creek near Silver Lake.
The dam stands 23 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 98 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 195 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 | Perry |
| Nearest City | Silver Lake |
| River/Stream | Nations Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.66916, -90.08835 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 195 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WM KALKBRENNER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31369 |
| Federal ID | MO31369 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |