Rekus Lake Dam
Rekus Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Benton County, Missouri, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Rekus Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Rekus Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dr. Bernard W. Rekus (private). It impounds the Tr-williams Creek near Lincoln.
The dam stands 28 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 195 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 100 square miles. Completed in 1952, 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 | Benton |
| Nearest City | Lincoln |
| River/Stream | Tr-williams Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.42484, -93.24830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 100 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DR. BERNARD W. REKUS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO30252 |
| Federal ID | MO30252 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |