Bressie Lake(too Small)
Bressie Lake(too Small) is an earth dam located in Washington County, Missouri, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bressie Lake(too Small)
The primary purpose of Bressie Lake(too Small) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Wm J. Bressie (private). It impounds the Tr-dent Branch-big River near Leadwood.
The dam stands 23 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 43 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/27/1981. That was over 45 years ago.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Leadwood |
| River/Stream | Tr-dent Branch-big River |
| Coordinates | 37.76333, -90.81528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 43 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WM J. BRESSIE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/27/1981 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31476 |
| Federal ID | MO31476 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |