Sipe Lake Dam
Sipe Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Missouri, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sipe Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sipe Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by William D. Foster (private). It impounds the Tr To Little Creek near Noser Mill.
The dam stands 27 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 29 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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 | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Noser Mill |
| River/Stream | Tr To Little Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.38444, -91.22938 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WILLIAM D. FOSTER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO30701 |
| Federal ID | MO30701 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |