Canyon Lake Upper Dam
Canyon Lake Upper Dam is an earth dam located in Callaway County, Missouri, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Canyon Lake Upper Dam
The primary purpose of Canyon Lake Upper Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lost Canyon Lakes Inc (private). It impounds the Tr Cow Creek near Chamois.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 174 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,300 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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 | Callaway |
| Nearest City | Chamois |
| River/Stream | Tr Cow Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.80248, -91.77840 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,300 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LOST CANYON LAKES INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10432 |
| Federal ID | MO10432 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |