Nienhueser South Lake Dam
Nienhueser South Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lafayette County, Missouri. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Nienhueser South Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Nienhueser South 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 W C Nienhueser (private). It impounds the Tr-davis Creek near Sweetsprings.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 55 square miles.
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 | Lafayette |
| Nearest City | Sweetsprings |
| River/Stream | Tr-davis Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.04132, -93.58721 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 55 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | W C NIENHUESER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20503 |
| Federal ID | MO20503 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |