Marian Lake Dam
Marian Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Warren County, Missouri, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Marian Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Marian Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Tributary To Wolf Creek near Lake Sherwood.
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 432 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 158 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/31/2021.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | Lake Sherwood |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Wolf Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.66810, -90.97515 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 432 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 85 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/31/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO30016 |
| Federal ID | MO30016 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |