Steve Smith Lake Dam
Steve Smith Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Pettis County, Missouri, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Steve Smith Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Steve Smith Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Steve Smith (private). It impounds the Tr-flat Creek near Clinton City.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 25 square miles. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Pettis |
| Nearest City | Clinton City |
| River/Stream | Tr-flat Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.55186, -93.38789 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | STEVE SMITH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO30651 |
| Federal ID | MO30651 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |