Trump Lake Dam
Trump Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Clark County, Missouri, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Trump Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Trump 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 Gary Trump (private). It impounds the Fox River near Kahoka.
The dam stands 34 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 346 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 340 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Clark |
| Nearest City | Kahoka |
| River/Stream | Fox River |
| Coordinates | 40.40602, -91.66150 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 346 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 346 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 340 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | GARY TRUMP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO12242 |
| Federal ID | MO12242 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |