Mfa Research Farm Lake Dam
Mfa Research Farm Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Saline County, Missouri, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mfa Research Farm Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mfa Research Farm 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 Mfa Research Farm (private). It impounds the Tr-finney Creek near Nelson.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 115 square miles. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Nelson |
| River/Stream | Tr-finney Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.02320, -93.19123 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 115 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 30 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MFA RESEARCH FARM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11629 |
| Federal ID | MO11629 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |