Milan Lake Dam South
Milan Lake Dam South is an earth dam located in Sullivan County, Missouri, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Milan Lake Dam South
The primary purpose of Milan Lake Dam South 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 City Of Milan (local government). It impounds the Tr-locust Creek near Milan.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 562 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1940, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/03/2020.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Sullivan |
| Nearest City | Milan |
| River/Stream | Tr-locust Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.19747, -93.10470 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 562 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 562 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 562 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 847 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF MILAN |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/03/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10398 |
| Federal ID | MO10398 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |