First Central Services Lake Dam

First Central Services Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Missouri, built in 1968. It carries a High hazard potential classification.

About First Central Services Lake Dam

The primary purpose of First Central Services Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mr. Richard Casey (private). It impounds the Tr To Mcfall Creek near Eureka.

The dam stands 32 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 140 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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.

At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.

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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High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMissouri
CountyJefferson
Nearest CityEureka
River/StreamTr To Mcfall Creek
Coordinates38.44892, -90.71618

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage120 acre-ft
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Normal Storage72 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area140 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMR. RICHARD CASEY
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMO30442
Federal IDMO30442
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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