Harmon Lake Dam
Harmon Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Missouri, built in 1960. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Harmon Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Harmon 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 Robert Harmon (private). It impounds the Tr-west Fire Prairie Creek near Buckner.
The dam stands 29 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 171 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 220 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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.
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 | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Buckner |
| River/Stream | Tr-west Fire Prairie Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.06556, -94.22611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 220 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ROBERT HARMON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20132 |
| Federal ID | MO20132 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |