Lavingon Dam
Lavingon Dam is an earth dam located in Marion County, Missouri, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lavingon Dam
The primary purpose of Lavingon 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 Don Lavingon (private). It impounds the Tr-grassy Creek near Hannibal.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 224 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 | Marion |
| Nearest City | Hannibal |
| River/Stream | Tr-grassy Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.92694, -91.62389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 224 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DON LAVINGON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11350 |
| Federal ID | MO11350 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |