Kussman's Lake Dam
Kussman's Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Chariton County, Missouri, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kussman's Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Kussman's Lake Dam is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Michael C Kussman (private). It impounds the Tr-locust Branch near Keytesville.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 91 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 | Chariton |
| Nearest City | Keytesville |
| River/Stream | Tr-locust Branch |
| Coordinates | 39.68556, -92.94443 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 91 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | MICHAEL C KUSSMAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11081 |
| Federal ID | MO11081 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |