Al Jurgeson Lake Dam
Al Jurgeson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Cass County, Missouri, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Al Jurgeson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Al Jurgeson Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Albert Jurgeson (private). It impounds the Tr-east Creek near Peculiar.
The dam stands 28 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 240 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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 | Cass |
| Nearest City | Peculiar |
| River/Stream | Tr-east Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.73219, -94.56328 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 240 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ALBERT JURGESON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20540 |
| Federal ID | MO20540 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |