New Melle Lake Estates Dam
New Melle Lake Estates Dam is an earth dam located in St. Charles County, Missouri, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About New Melle Lake Estates Dam
The primary purpose of New Melle Lake Estates Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by New Melle Lake Estates (private). It impounds the Tr Little Dardenne Creek near St Peters.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 40 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 | St. Charles |
| Nearest City | St Peters |
| River/Stream | Tr Little Dardenne Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.76192, -90.85401 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 40 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NEW MELLE LAKE ESTATES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10817 |
| Federal ID | MO10817 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |