Kottman Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Chariton County, Missouri, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 ft tall and 384 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Kottman Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Kottman Lake Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Marvin Kottman (private). It impounds the Tr-chariton River near Forest Green.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 384 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 77 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 70 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 | Forest Green |
| River/Stream | Tr-chariton River |
| Coordinates | 39.36231, -92.88361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 384 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 70 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 26 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Marvin Kottman |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11089 |
| Federal ID | MO11089 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |