Gray Lake Dam
Gray Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lafayette County, Missouri, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gray Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Gray 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 N Gray (private). It impounds the Tr To Tabo Creek near Waverly.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 42 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 | Lafayette |
| Nearest City | Waverly |
| River/Stream | Tr To Tabo Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.05875, -93.76047 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 42 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | W N GRAY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20682 |
| Federal ID | MO20682 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |