Netsch Lake Dam
Netsch Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Missouri, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Netsch Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Netsch 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 Herman Netsch (private). It impounds the Tr-tebo Creek,middle Fork near Warsaw.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 107 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 165 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 | Johnson |
| Nearest City | Warsaw |
| River/Stream | Tr-tebo Creek,middle Fork |
| Coordinates | 38.55907, -93.60550 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 165 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HERMAN NETSCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20245 |
| Federal ID | MO20245 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |