Crews Lake Dam
Crews Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Moniteau County, Missouri, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Crews Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Crews 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 James Crews (private). It impounds the Tr-little Richland Creek near Syracruse.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 203 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 240 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Moniteau |
| Nearest City | Syracruse |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Richland Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.59376, -92.79555 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 203 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 203 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 240 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JAMES CREWS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO30235 |
| Federal ID | MO30235 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |