La Belle Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lewis County, Missouri, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 37 ft37 ft tall, taller than 83% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About La Belle Lake Dam
The primary purpose of La Belle Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Missouri Department of Conserv (local government). It impounds the Tr-troublesome Creek near Quincy,il.
The dam stands 37 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 112 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,977 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 05/23/2018.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Lewis |
| Nearest City | Quincy,il |
| River/Stream | Tr-troublesome Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.09097, -91.89996 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,977 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,977 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 933 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 112 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Missouri Department of Conserv |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO12118 |
| Federal ID | MO12118 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |