Barton Lake Dam

Barton Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Warren County, Missouri, built in 1994. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Barton Lake Dam

The primary purpose of Barton Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Carl Barton (private). It impounds the Trib To Kochs Creek near Treloar.

The dam stands 33 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 132 acre-feet. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/29/1994. That was over 31 years ago.

At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.

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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMissouri
CountyWarren
Nearest CityTreloar
River/StreamTrib To Kochs Creek
Coordinates38.67099, -91.21764

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Year Completed1994 (32 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage132 acre-ft
Max Storage132 acre-ft
Normal Storage110 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCARL BARTON
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection06/29/1994
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMO31999
Federal IDMO31999
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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