Hartzler Lake Dam
Hartzler Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Cass County, Missouri, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hartzler Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hartzler 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 Jay Hartzler (private). It impounds the Tr-eightmile Creek near Urich.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 169 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 350 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Cass |
| Nearest City | Urich |
| River/Stream | Tr-eightmile Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.57608, -94.30397 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 350 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JAY HARTZLER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20229 |
| Federal ID | MO20229 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |