Seliga Lake Dam
Seliga Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Phelps County, Missouri, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Seliga Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Seliga Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Clifton J Seliga (private). It impounds the Tr-clear Creek near Royal.
The dam stands 22 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 95 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 | Phelps |
| Nearest City | Royal |
| River/Stream | Tr-clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.08036, -91.55598 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 95 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CLIFTON J SELIGA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31516 |
| Federal ID | MO31516 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |