Oakland Farms Lake Dam
Oakland Farms Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Cass County, Missouri, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Oakland Farms Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Oakland Farms 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 David Yahnig (private). It impounds the Tr-south Fork near Harrisonville.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 401 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 190 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 | Cass |
| Nearest City | Harrisonville |
| River/Stream | Tr-south Fork |
| Coordinates | 38.56472, -94.45833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 401 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 401 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 190 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DAVID YAHNIG |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11901 |
| Federal ID | MO11901 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |