Hanak Lake Dam
Hanak Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Audrain County, Missouri. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hanak Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hanak 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 James R Hanak (private). It impounds the Tr-saling Creek near Sturgeon.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 370 square miles.
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 | Sturgeon |
| River/Stream | Tr-saling Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.26263, -92.25309 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 370 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JAMES R HANAK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11572 |
| Federal ID | MO11572 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |