Eiberger Lake Dam
Eiberger Lake Dam is an earth dam located in DeKalb County, Missouri, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Eiberger Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Eiberger Lake Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Bernard Eiberger (private). It impounds the Tr-east Fork Lost Creek near Santa Rosa.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 85 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 | DeKalb |
| Nearest City | Santa Rosa |
| River/Stream | Tr-east Fork Lost Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.03259, -94.40870 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 85 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BERNARD EIBERGER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11892 |
| Federal ID | MO11892 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |