Carlton Lake Dam
Carlton Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Butler County, Missouri, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Carlton Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Carlton Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Joe Carlton (private). It impounds the Tr-tenmile Creek near Harviell.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 128 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 105 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 | Butler |
| Nearest City | Harviell |
| River/Stream | Tr-tenmile Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.79611, -90.57127 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 105 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JOE CARLTON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO30867 |
| Federal ID | MO30867 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |