Shady Oaks Lake Dam
Shady Oaks Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Randolph County, Missouri, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Shady Oaks Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Shady Oaks Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Irvin Pocher + C Glen (private). It impounds the Tr-salt Fk Bonne Femme Cr near Burton.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 818 square miles. Completed in 1957, 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 | Randolph |
| Nearest City | Burton |
| River/Stream | Tr-salt Fk Bonne Femme Cr |
| Coordinates | 39.29532, -92.53568 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 818 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | IRVIN POCHER + C GLEN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10125 |
| Federal ID | MO10125 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |