Davis Lake Dam
Davis Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Dade County, Missouri, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Davis Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Davis 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 Ivan Davis (private). It impounds the Tr-north Fork,spring River near Lamar.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 113 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 19 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 | Dade |
| Nearest City | Lamar |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Fork,spring River |
| Coordinates | 37.35230, -94.04197 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 90 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | IVAN DAVIS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20594 |
| Federal ID | MO20594 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |