Shirley Lake Dam
Shirley Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Missouri, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Shirley Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Shirley 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 Donald E Shirley (private). It impounds the Tr-muddy Creek near Boonville.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 3,380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 255 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 108 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 | Johnson |
| Nearest City | Boonville |
| River/Stream | Tr-muddy Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.62884, -93.55200 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 108 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 30 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DONALD E SHIRLEY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20487 |
| Federal ID | MO20487 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |