Lukefahr Lake Dam
Lukefahr Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Bollinger County, Missouri, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lukefahr Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lukefahr Lake Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Leroy Lukefahr (private). It impounds the Tr-hog Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 224 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 | Bollinger |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-hog Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.28639, -89.87500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 224 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | LEROY LUKEFAHR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO30844 |
| Federal ID | MO30844 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |