Fellows Lake Dam
Fellows Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Greene County, Missouri, built in 1955. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Fellows Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Fellows 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 City Of Springfield,mo (local government). It impounds the Little Sac River near Springfield.
The dam stands 102 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 812 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 36,368 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 20 square miles. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/19/2021.
At 102 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Missouri dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Greene |
| Nearest City | Springfield |
| River/Stream | Little Sac River |
| Coordinates | 37.31481, -93.23102 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 102 ft |
| Dam Height | 100 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 36,368 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 36,368 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26,239 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 812 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 32,900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF SPRINGFIELD,MO |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/19/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20036 |
| Federal ID | MO20036 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |