Horse Shoe Lake Dam
Horse Shoe Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Missouri, built in 1960. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Horse Shoe Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Horse Shoe Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Everett Boyd (private). It impounds the To Bourbeuse near Noser Mill.
The dam stands 34 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 236 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 70 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% 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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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Noser Mill |
| River/Stream | To Bourbeuse |
| Coordinates | 38.36284, -91.28309 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 236 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 236 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 70 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | EVERETT BOYD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO30558 |
| Federal ID | MO30558 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |