Vaughn Deay Lake
Vaughn Deay Lake is an earth dam located in Barton County, Missouri, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Vaughn Deay Lake
The primary purpose of Vaughn Deay Lake is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Vaughn Deay (private). It impounds the Tr-hyder Branch To Horse Cree near Milford.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 39 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 | Barton |
| Nearest City | Milford |
| River/Stream | Tr-hyder Branch To Horse Cree |
| Coordinates | 37.58443, -94.17661 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 39 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 154 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | VAUGHN DEAY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50025 |
| Federal ID | MO50025 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |