Straight Lake Dam West
Straight Lake Dam West is an earth dam located in Livingston County, Missouri, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Straight Lake Dam West
The primary purpose of Straight Lake Dam West is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Archie Straight (private). It impounds the Tr-bachelor Br-grand River near Sampsel.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 27 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 25 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 | Livingston |
| Nearest City | Sampsel |
| River/Stream | Tr-bachelor Br-grand River |
| Coordinates | 39.86819, -93.67135 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ARCHIE STRAIGHT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11785 |
| Federal ID | MO11785 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |