Whalen Dam
Whalen Dam is an earth dam located in Callaway County, Missouri, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Whalen Dam
The primary purpose of Whalen Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ina J.kahmke (private). It impounds the Tr Loutre River near Mineola.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 174 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 85 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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 | Mineola |
| River/Stream | Tr Loutre River |
| Coordinates | 39.04483, -91.76848 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 85 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | INA J.KAHMKE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10903 |
| Federal ID | MO10903 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |