Heim Lake Dam
Heim Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Audrain County, Missouri, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Heim Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Heim 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 Heim&heim Co (private). It impounds the Tr-west Fork Cuivre River near Middletown.
The dam stands 31 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 232 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 110 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 | Audrain |
| Nearest City | Middletown |
| River/Stream | Tr-west Fork Cuivre River |
| Coordinates | 39.15568, -91.41211 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 232 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 232 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 110 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HEIM&HEIM CO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11444 |
| Federal ID | MO11444 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |