Columbia Mun Golf Course Lower L. Dam
Columbia Mun Golf Course Lower L. Dam is an earth dam located in Boone County, Missouri, built in 1953. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Columbia Mun Golf Course Lower L. Dam
The primary purpose of Columbia Mun Golf Course Lower L. Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Columbia (local government). It impounds the Tributary To Harmony Creek near Mcbaine.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 24 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 150 square miles. Completed in 1953, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. The most recent inspection on record was 09/13/1978. That was 47 years ago — unusually long for a high-hazard dam, which typically requires more frequent inspections.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Missouri dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Boone |
| Nearest City | Mcbaine |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Harmony Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.97572, -92.37050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 150 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CITY OF COLUMBIA |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/13/1978 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10895 |
| Federal ID | MO10895 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |