Friedel Lake Dam
Friedel Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Missouri, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Friedel Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Friedel Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Robt + Bettyjean Friedel (private). It impounds the Tr To Bourbeuse River near Noser Mill.
The dam stands 33 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 141 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 130 square miles. Completed in 1959, 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.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Noser Mill |
| River/Stream | Tr To Bourbeuse River |
| Coordinates | 38.35813, -91.23500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 141 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 141 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 130 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ROBT + BETTYJEAN FRIEDEL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO30548 |
| Federal ID | MO30548 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |