Foreman Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Vernon County, Missouri, built in 1975. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 1,900 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Foreman Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Foreman Lake Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Charles Foreman (private). It impounds the Tr-west Fork Clear Creek near Dederick.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 262 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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 | Vernon |
| Nearest City | Dederick |
| River/Stream | Tr-west Fork Clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.86556, -94.22444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 262 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 120 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Charles Foreman |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20436 |
| Federal ID | MO20436 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |