Lepich Lake Dam
Lepich Lake Dam is a dam located in Phelps County, Missouri, built in 2018. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Lepich Lake Dam
Lepich Lake Dam is a dam in Phelps, Missouri. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Beaver Creek Trib near Roll.
The dam stands 40 feet tall. Completed in 2018, the structure is relatively new.
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. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/29/2022.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% 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 | Phelps |
| Nearest City | Roll |
| River/Stream | Beaver Creek Trib |
| Coordinates | 37.86777, -91.75886 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Year Completed | 2018 (8 years old) |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/29/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO40209 |
| Federal ID | MO40209 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |