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 Wendell Heim (private). It impounds the Tr-sandy Cr near Middletown.
The dam stands 24 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 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-sandy Cr |
| Coordinates | 39.18066, -91.42094 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WENDELL HEIM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11446 |
| Federal ID | MO11446 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |