Schmitt Lake Dam
Schmitt Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Warren County, Missouri, built in 1990. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Schmitt Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Schmitt Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Tom Schmitt (private). It impounds the Trib To Tuque Creek near Marthasville.
The dam stands 32 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 274 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 310 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Missouri dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | Marthasville |
| River/Stream | Trib To Tuque Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.65499, -91.04106 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 274 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 274 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 310 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TOM SCHMITT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31950 |
| Federal ID | MO31950 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |