Keiser Lake Dam
Keiser Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Gasconade County, Missouri, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Keiser Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Keiser Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Albert Keiser (private). It impounds the Tr-frene Creek near Hermann.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 27 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Gasconade |
| Nearest City | Hermann |
| River/Stream | Tr-frene Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.67763, -91.45015 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 27 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ALBERT KEISER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31569 |
| Federal ID | MO31569 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |