Schmidt Lake Dam
Schmidt Lake Dam is a dam located in Lafayette County, Missouri, built in 1990. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Schmidt Lake Dam
Schmidt Lake Dam is a dam in Lafayette, Missouri. The dam is owned by Gale And Lois Schmidt (private). It impounds the Edwards Branch near Hodge.
The dam stands 42 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Lafayette |
| Nearest City | Hodge |
| River/Stream | Edwards Branch |
| Coordinates | 39.20508, -93.62838 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | GALE AND LOIS SCHMIDT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO61141 |
| Federal ID | MO61141 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |