Davis Lake Dam
Davis Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Howard County, Missouri, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Davis Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Davis 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 J W Davis (private). It impounds the Tr-bonne Femme Creek near New Franklin.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 43 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Howard |
| Nearest City | New Franklin |
| River/Stream | Tr-bonne Femme Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.07222, -92.74633 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 43 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | J W DAVIS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11535 |
| Federal ID | MO11535 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |