Weiss Lake Dam
Weiss Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Gasconade County, Missouri, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Weiss Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Weiss Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Guido Weiss (private). It impounds the Tr-barren Fk-boeuf Creek near Stoney Hill.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 square miles. Completed in 1950, 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 | Gasconade |
| Nearest City | Stoney Hill |
| River/Stream | Tr-barren Fk-boeuf Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.52649, -91.45676 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GUIDO WEISS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31591 |
| Federal ID | MO31591 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |