Sparlin Lake Dam-sec 3
Sparlin Lake Dam-sec 3 is an earth dam located in Wright County, Missouri, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sparlin Lake Dam-sec 3
The primary purpose of Sparlin Lake Dam-sec 3 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Darrell Sparlin (private). It impounds the Tr Rippee Creek near Hartville.
The dam stands 28 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 160 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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 | Wright |
| Nearest City | Hartville |
| River/Stream | Tr Rippee Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.15011, -92.67559 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 160 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DARRELL SPARLIN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31629 |
| Federal ID | MO31629 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |