Byler Lake Dam
Byler Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Howell County, Missouri, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Byler Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Byler Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jim Byler (private). It impounds the Tr-west Fork Spring River near Lanton.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 174 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 140 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 | Howell |
| Nearest City | Lanton |
| River/Stream | Tr-west Fork Spring River |
| Coordinates | 36.56018, -91.85648 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 140 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JIM BYLER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO30956 |
| Federal ID | MO30956 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |