Wilbur Larason
Wilbur Larason is an earth dam located in Mercer County, Missouri, built in 1998. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wilbur Larason
The primary purpose of Wilbur Larason is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Larason (private). It impounds the Tr-little River near Saline.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 274 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 23 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 380 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/24/1999. That was over 26 years ago.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Mercer |
| Nearest City | Saline |
| River/Stream | Tr-little River |
| Coordinates | 40.53790, -93.66376 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 274 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 380 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 27 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | LARASON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/24/1999 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50856 |
| Federal ID | MO50856 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |