Ryder Lake Dam
Ryder Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Dent County, Missouri, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ryder Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ryder Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Edwin C Ryder Jr (private). It impounds the Tr Dry Fork near Lake Spring.
The dam stands 28 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 74 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.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Dent |
| Nearest City | Lake Spring |
| River/Stream | Tr Dry Fork |
| Coordinates | 37.77532, -91.61630 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 74 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | EDWIN C RYDER JR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31519 |
| Federal ID | MO31519 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |