Vannoy West Lake Dam
Vannoy West Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Missouri, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Vannoy West Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Vannoy West 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 Robert + Charles Vannoy (private). It impounds the Tr To North River near Paris.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 193 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 500 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 | Shelby |
| Nearest City | Paris |
| River/Stream | Tr To North River |
| Coordinates | 39.84815, -91.97437 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 500 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ROBERT + CHARLES VANNOY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO12108 |
| Federal ID | MO12108 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |