Crystal Blue Lake Dam
Crystal Blue Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Ralls County, Missouri, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Crystal Blue Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Crystal Blue Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Francis Smashy (private). It impounds the Tr-salt River near Louisiana.
The dam stands 34 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 309 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 315 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Ralls |
| Nearest City | Louisiana |
| River/Stream | Tr-salt River |
| Coordinates | 39.64325, -91.45053 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 309 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 309 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 315 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FRANCIS SMASHY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10008 |
| Federal ID | MO10008 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |