Appleton City Lake Dam
Appleton City Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Bates County, Missouri, built in 1936. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Appleton City Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Appleton City 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 Appleton (local government). It impounds the Tr-panther Creek near Taberville.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 578 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,840 square miles. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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.
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 | Bates |
| Nearest City | Taberville |
| River/Stream | Tr-panther Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.17337, -94.06835 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 578 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 578 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,840 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF APPLETON |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20047 |
| Federal ID | MO20047 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |