Rudolf Bennitt Lake Dam
Rudolf Bennitt Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Howard County, Missouri, built in 1999. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Rudolf Bennitt Lake Dam
Rudolf Bennitt Lake Dam is a dam in Howard, Missouri. The dam is owned by Mo Dept Of Conservation (state). It impounds the Moniteau Creek near Harrisburg.
The dam stands 53 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 48 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 767 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 148 square miles. Completed in 1999, the structure is 27 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 04/21/2020.
At 53 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Howard |
| Nearest City | Harrisburg |
| River/Stream | Moniteau Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.24451, -92.45887 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 767 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 767 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 639 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 148 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 662 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | MO DEPT OF CONSERVATION |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO12382 |
| Federal ID | MO12382 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |