Browning Lake Dam
Browning Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Missouri, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Browning Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Browning Lake Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Estette Browning (private). It impounds the Tr To Garnett Branch near Bethal.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 193 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 800 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 | Shelby |
| Nearest City | Bethal |
| River/Stream | Tr To Garnett Branch |
| Coordinates | 39.92991, -92.13786 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 800 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | ESTETTE BROWNING |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11456 |
| Federal ID | MO11456 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |