Fred Mayes Lake Dam
Fred Mayes Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Monroe County, Missouri, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fred Mayes Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Fred Mayes 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 Fred Mayes (private). It impounds the Tr-middle Fork Salt River near Duncan's Bridge.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 458 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 122 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 172 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Monroe |
| Nearest City | Duncan's Bridge |
| River/Stream | Tr-middle Fork Salt River |
| Coordinates | 39.59259, -92.26629 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 458 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 172 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 91 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | FRED MAYES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50364 |
| Federal ID | MO50364 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |