Locke Lake Dam East
Locke Lake Dam East is an earth dam located in Audrain County, Missouri, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Locke Lake Dam East
The primary purpose of Locke Lake Dam East is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kathryn Locke (private). It impounds the Tr-big Br-skull Lick Creek near Mexico.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 100 square miles. Completed in 1957, 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 | Audrain |
| Nearest City | Mexico |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Br-skull Lick Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.19579, -91.96955 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 100 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | KATHRYN LOCKE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10677 |
| Federal ID | MO10677 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |