Kuester Lake Dam
Kuester Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lafayette County, Missouri, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kuester Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Kuester 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 Theodore Kuester (private). It impounds the Tr-little Sni-a-bar Creek near Lexington.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 76 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.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Lafayette |
| Nearest City | Lexington |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Sni-a-bar Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.08754, -93.91843 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 76 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 325 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | THEODORE KUESTER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11987 |
| Federal ID | MO11987 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |