Baha Trail Lake Dam
Baha Trail Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Washington County, Missouri, built in 1976. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Baha Trail Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Baha Trail Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Baha Trail Property Assc (private). It impounds the Tr-dry Br-indian Creek near Sullivan.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 433 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 800 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Missouri dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Sullivan |
| River/Stream | Tr-dry Br-indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.14609, -90.94770 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 433 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 433 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 800 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BAHA TRAIL PROPERTY ASSC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31306 |
| Federal ID | MO31306 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |