Beuke Lake Dam
Beuke Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Missouri, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Beuke Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Beuke Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by James Beuke (private). It impounds the Tr To Whiskey Creek near Washington.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 48 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 50 square miles. Completed in 1957, 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 | Washington |
| River/Stream | Tr To Whiskey Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.47291, -91.05230 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 50 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JAMES BEUKE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31009 |
| Federal ID | MO31009 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |