M Hoefer Lake Dam
M Hoefer Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lafayette County, Missouri, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About M Hoefer Lake Dam
The primary purpose of M Hoefer Lake Dam 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 Maurice Hoefer (private). It impounds the Tr-tabo Creek near Waverly.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 620 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 76 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 | Lafayette |
| Nearest City | Waverly |
| River/Stream | Tr-tabo Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.04106, -93.85084 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 76 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MAURICE HOEFER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50274 |
| Federal ID | MO50274 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |