Riechers Lake Dam
Riechers Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Audrain County, Missouri, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Riechers Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Riechers Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Charles Riechers (private). It impounds the Tr-littleby Cr near Rush Hill.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 214 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 140 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 | Audrain |
| Nearest City | Rush Hill |
| River/Stream | Tr-littleby Cr |
| Coordinates | 39.21083, -91.74083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 214 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 214 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 140 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CHARLES RIECHERS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31469 |
| Federal ID | MO31469 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |