Kurzweil Lake Dam
Kurzweil Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Cass County, Missouri, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kurzweil Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Kurzweil 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 Leo Kurzweil (private). It impounds the Tr-south Grand River near Freeman.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 60 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 | Cass |
| Nearest City | Freeman |
| River/Stream | Tr-south Grand River |
| Coordinates | 38.62897, -94.51440 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 60 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LEO KURZWEIL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20448 |
| Federal ID | MO20448 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |