Mcvicker Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Macon County, Missouri, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 580 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Mcvicker Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mcvicker 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 Daniel Mcvicker (private). It impounds the Tr-mid Fk Little Chariton Riv near Glasgow.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 125 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 204 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 | Macon |
| Nearest City | Glasgow |
| River/Stream | Tr-mid Fk Little Chariton Riv |
| Coordinates | 39.78980, -92.56573 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 204 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 85 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Daniel Mcvicker |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11482 |
| Federal ID | MO11482 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |