Bean Lake Dam
Bean Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Barton County, Missouri, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bean Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bean Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Sherrel Bean (private). It impounds the Tr To West Fork near Iantha.
The dam stands 11 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 129 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 430 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 | Barton |
| Nearest City | Iantha |
| River/Stream | Tr To West Fork |
| Coordinates | 37.48014, -94.44629 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 430 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SHERREL BEAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20122 |
| Federal ID | MO20122 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |