Sunset Lake Dam
Sunset Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Howard County, Missouri, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sunset Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sunset Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Bonne Femme Creek near Fayette.
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 425 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 02/07/2023.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Howard |
| Nearest City | Fayette |
| River/Stream | Bonne Femme Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.20942, -92.71107 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 425 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 425 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 425 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 320 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO12238 |
| Federal ID | MO12238 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |