Mcnerney Lake Dam
Mcnerney Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, Missouri, built in 1967. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Mcnerney Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mcnerney Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Larry Mcnerney (private). It impounds the Tr-to Pomme De Terre River near Pleasant Hope.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 193 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 220 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Missouri dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Pleasant Hope |
| River/Stream | Tr-to Pomme De Terre River |
| Coordinates | 37.43611, -93.26222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 220 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LARRY MCNERNEY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO30115 |
| Federal ID | MO30115 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |