Hayes Lake Dam
Hayes Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Missouri, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hayes Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hayes 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 H M Hayes (private). It impounds the Tr-coon Creek near Middletown.
The dam stands 22 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 118 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 160 square miles. Completed in 1956, 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 | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Middletown |
| River/Stream | Tr-coon Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.10861, -91.52694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 160 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | H M HAYES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10167 |
| Federal ID | MO10167 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |