Dyer Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lafayette County, Missouri, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 450 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Dyer Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Dyer Lake Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Lynn Dyer (private). It impounds the Tr-north Blackjack Creek near Sweet Springs.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 33 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 51 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Lafayette |
| Nearest City | Sweet Springs |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Blackjack Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.95629, -93.72785 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 51 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Lynn Dyer |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11846 |
| Federal ID | MO11846 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |