Schaefer Lake Dam
Schaefer Lake Dam is a dam located in Jefferson County, Missouri, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Schaefer Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Schaefer Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is private-owned.
The dam stands 24 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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 | Jefferson |
| Coordinates | 38.28160, -90.38021 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31964 |
| Federal ID | MO31964 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |