Bastian Lake Dam
Bastian Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Audrain County, Missouri, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bastian Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bastian 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 Paul Bastian (private). It impounds the Hitts Branch near Mexico.
The dam stands 23 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 234 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 145 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 | Mexico |
| River/Stream | Hitts Branch |
| Coordinates | 39.11549, -92.02682 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 145 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PAUL BASTIAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10229 |
| Federal ID | MO10229 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |