Gopher Lake Dam
Gopher Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Missouri, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gopher Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Gopher Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mo Dept Of Conservation (state). It impounds the Tr-east Branch-big Creek near Pleasant Hill.
The dam stands 28 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 599 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 280 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 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 | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Pleasant Hill |
| River/Stream | Tr-east Branch-big Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.87344, -94.31479 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 599 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 599 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 280 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MO DEPT OF CONSERVATION |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20031 |
| Federal ID | MO20031 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |