Dolnick Lake Dam
Dolnick Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Callaway County, Missouri, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dolnick Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Dolnick Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Julian Dolnick (private). It impounds the Tr-dyers Branch near Portland.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 177 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 110 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 | Callaway |
| Nearest City | Portland |
| River/Stream | Tr-dyers Branch |
| Coordinates | 38.88417, -91.84917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 110 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JULIAN DOLNICK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10856 |
| Federal ID | MO10856 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |