Lake Alexander Dam
Lake Alexander Dam is an earth dam located in Putnam County, Missouri, built in 2004. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Alexander Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Alexander Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Trib. Barber Creek near New Town.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 950 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 102 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,172 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/30/2022.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Putnam |
| Nearest City | New Town |
| River/Stream | Trib. Barber Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.41476, -93.35655 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,172 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,172 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,810 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 102 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/30/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO40127 |
| Federal ID | MO40127 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |