Tebo Freshwater Lake Dam
Tebo Freshwater Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Henry County, Missouri, built in 1957. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Tebo Freshwater Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Tebo Freshwater 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 Mcalester Fuel Co (private). It impounds the Sand Creek near Calhoun.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 250 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,477 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 26,000 square miles. Completed in 1957, 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 | Henry |
| Nearest City | Calhoun |
| River/Stream | Sand Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.47227, -93.64379 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,477 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,477 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 250 acres |
| Drainage Area | 26,000 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | MCALESTER FUEL CO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20152 |
| Federal ID | MO20152 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |