Polizzi Lake Dam
Polizzi Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Missouri, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Polizzi Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Polizzi Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John Polizzi (private). It impounds the Tr-loutre River near Mineola.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 107 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 390 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Mineola |
| River/Stream | Tr-loutre River |
| Coordinates | 38.95243, -91.56977 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 390 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JOHN POLIZZI |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10685 |
| Federal ID | MO10685 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |