Vogel Lake Dam
Vogel Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Saline County, Missouri. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Vogel Lake Dam
Vogel Lake Dam is a dam in Saline, Missouri. The dam is owned by Michael J Vogel (private). It impounds the Tr-north Fk Finney Creek near Nelson.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 134 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 91 square miles.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Missouri dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Nelson |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Fk Finney Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.10885, -93.24057 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 91 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | MICHAEL J VOGEL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11634 |
| Federal ID | MO11634 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |