Pound Lake Dam
Pound Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Audrain County, Missouri, built in 1977. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Pound Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Pound 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 James Pound (private). It impounds the Tr-middle Lick Cr near Perry.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 3,695 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 241 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 172 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Audrain |
| Nearest City | Perry |
| River/Stream | Tr-middle Lick Cr |
| Coordinates | 39.27051, -91.65347 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,695 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 241 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 241 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 219 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 172 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JAMES POUND |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31473 |
| Federal ID | MO31473 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |