Homer Lawrance Structure Dam
Homer Lawrance Structure Dam is an earth dam located in Nodaway County, Missouri, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Homer Lawrance Structure Dam
The primary purpose of Homer Lawrance Structure Dam is grade stabilization. Grade stabilization dams prevent erosion by reducing the slope and velocity of water flowing through a channel. They're commonly used to stop gullies from deepening and to protect downstream land and infrastructure. The dam is owned by Homer Lawrance (private). It impounds the Tr-coal Creek&nodaway Rvr. near Nodaway.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 22 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 294 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 | Nodaway |
| Nearest City | Nodaway |
| River/Stream | Tr-coal Creek&nodaway Rvr. |
| Coordinates | 40.26389, -94.93636 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 294 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 340 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Grade Stabilization |
| Owner | HOMER LAWRANCE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50391 |
| Federal ID | MO50391 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |