Norman Lake Dam
Norman Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Schuyler County, Missouri, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Norman Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Norman 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 Eddie Norman (private). It impounds the Tr-north Fabius River near Taylor.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 236 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 | Schuyler |
| Nearest City | Taylor |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Fabius River |
| Coordinates | 40.56060, -92.48550 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 236 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 57 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | EDDIE NORMAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50456 |
| Federal ID | MO50456 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |