Lake Lorene Dam
Lake Lorene Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Missouri, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Lorene Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Lorene Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lawerance O'toole George (private). It impounds the Tr To Big River near Morse Mill.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 320 square miles. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Morse Mill |
| River/Stream | Tr To Big River |
| Coordinates | 38.21544, -90.73859 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 320 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LAWERANCE O'TOOLE GEORGE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31424 |
| Federal ID | MO31424 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |