Good Oak Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Camden County, Missouri, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 41 ft41 ft tall and 478 ft long, taller than 87% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Good Oak Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Good Oak Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Four Seasons Country Clb (private). It impounds the Tr-osage River near Bagnell.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 478 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 635 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/23/2018.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Camden |
| Nearest City | Bagnell |
| River/Stream | Tr-osage River |
| Coordinates | 38.19843, -92.71727 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 478 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 635 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 635 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 635 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 54 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Four Seasons Country Clb |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/23/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31604 |
| Federal ID | MO31604 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |