Little Sni-a-bar Wtrsd #27 Dam
Little Sni-a-bar Wtrsd #27 Dam is an earth dam located in Lafayette County, Missouri, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Little Sni-a-bar Wtrsd #27 Dam
Little Sni-a-bar Wtrsd #27 Dam is a dam in Lafayette, Missouri. The dam is owned by Laf Soil&wtr Cons Dist (local government). It impounds the Tr-little Sniabar Cr near Lexington.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 390 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 132 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/03/2022.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Lafayette |
| Nearest City | Lexington |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Sniabar Cr |
| Coordinates | 39.12362, -93.90763 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 567 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | LAF SOIL&WTR CONS DIST |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/03/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11976 |
| Federal ID | MO11976 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |