Poirot Lake Dam/(shallow)
Poirot Lake Dam/(shallow) is an earth dam located in Lawrence County, Missouri, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Poirot Lake Dam/(shallow)
The primary purpose of Poirot Lake Dam/(shallow) is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Poirot Farm Inc (private). It impounds the Coon Creek near Lamar.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 193 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4,660 square miles. Completed in 1957, 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 | Lawrence |
| Nearest City | Lamar |
| River/Stream | Coon Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.26895, -94.03237 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4,660 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | POIROT FARM INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20098 |
| Federal ID | MO20098 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |