Bastian Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Audrain County, Missouri, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
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 Tr-beaverdam Creek near Mexico.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 289 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 270 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Audrain |
| Nearest City | Mexico |
| River/Stream | Tr-beaverdam Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.10497, -91.97138 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 289 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 289 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 270 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Paul Bastian |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10441 |
| Federal ID | MO10441 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |