Meadow Lake Estates Dam
Meadow Lake Estates Dam is a dam located in Franklin County, Missouri, built in 1992. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Meadow Lake Estates Dam
The primary purpose of Meadow Lake Estates Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Busch Creek near Washington.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 50 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/18/2002. That was 23 years ago — unusually long for a high-hazard dam, which typically requires more frequent inspections.
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 | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Washington |
| River/Stream | Busch Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.53806, -91.03306 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 50 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/18/2002 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO32076 |
| Federal ID | MO32076 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |