Locke Lake Dam West
Locke Lake Dam West is an earth dam located in Audrain County, Missouri, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Locke Lake Dam West
The primary purpose of Locke Lake Dam West 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 Kathryn Locke (private). It impounds the Tr-big Br Of Skull Lick Creek near Thompson.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 210 square miles. Completed in 1953, 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 | Audrain |
| Nearest City | Thompson |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Br Of Skull Lick Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.19771, -91.97933 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 210 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | KATHRYN LOCKE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10122 |
| Federal ID | MO10122 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |