Pike Lake Dam
Pike Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Livingston County, Missouri, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Pike Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Pike Lake Dam 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 Edna Pike (private). It impounds the Tr-gees Creek near Chillicothe.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 353 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 230 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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 | Livingston |
| Nearest City | Chillicothe |
| River/Stream | Tr-gees Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.95125, -93.67391 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 353 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 353 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 230 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | EDNA PIKE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10412 |
| Federal ID | MO10412 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |