Seitz Lake Dam
Seitz Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Vernon County, Missouri, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Seitz Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Seitz 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 Eugene Seitz (private). It impounds the Tr Moores Branch Dry Wood Crk near Deerfield.
The dam stands 33 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 265 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 100 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Vernon |
| Nearest City | Deerfield |
| River/Stream | Tr Moores Branch Dry Wood Crk |
| Coordinates | 37.77707, -94.57133 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 100 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | EUGENE SEITZ |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20542 |
| Federal ID | MO20542 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |