Swan Lake Levee #2 Dam

Swan Lake Levee #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Chariton County, Missouri, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.

About Swan Lake Levee #2 Dam

The primary purpose of Swan Lake Levee #2 Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Elk Creek.

The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 12,850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2,185 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 13,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 123 square miles. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.

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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/23/2016.

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Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMissouri
CountyChariton
River/StreamElk Creek
Coordinates39.58333, -93.21333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length12,850 ft
Year Completed1937 (89 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage13,000 acre-ft
Max Storage13,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage5,160 acre-ft
Surface Area2,185 acres
Drainage Area123 sq mi
Max Discharge4,957 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/23/2016
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMO10306
Federal IDMO10306
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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