East Lake Dam
East Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Carroll County, Missouri, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About East Lake Dam
The primary purpose of East Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Horshoe Hunting Club (private). It impounds the Big Creek near Brunswick.
The dam stands 10 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 107 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 250 square miles. Completed in 1952, 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 | Carroll |
| Nearest City | Brunswick |
| River/Stream | Big Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.43047, -93.23461 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 250 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HORSHOE HUNTING CLUB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10641 |
| Federal ID | MO10641 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |