Catfish Lake Dam
Catfish Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lewis County, Missouri, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Catfish Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Catfish 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 Richard Welker (private). It impounds the Forsee Branch near Monticello.
The dam stands 19 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 600 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 | Lewis |
| Nearest City | Monticello |
| River/Stream | Forsee Branch |
| Coordinates | 40.22329, -91.86126 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 600 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | RICHARD WELKER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11509 |
| Federal ID | MO11509 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |