Spain Lake Dam
Spain Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Dade County, Missouri, built in 1972. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Spain Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Spain 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 Edwin Spain (private). It impounds the Tr-south Prong Sons Creek near Stockton.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 190 square miles. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Dade |
| Nearest City | Stockton |
| River/Stream | Tr-south Prong Sons Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.33333, -93.93684 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 190 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 480 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | EDWIN SPAIN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20168 |
| Federal ID | MO20168 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |