Bishop Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Missouri, built in 1976. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 1,410 ft long, taller than 72% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Bishop Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bishop Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dave Bishop (private). It impounds the Tr-prices Br-bear Creek near Moscow Mills.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 1,410 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 143 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 64 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Moscow Mills |
| River/Stream | Tr-prices Br-bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.91884, -91.33307 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,410 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 64 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Dave Bishop |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11151 |
| Federal ID | MO11151 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |