Emerald Lake Dam
Emerald Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Ripley County, Missouri, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Emerald Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Emerald Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Duke Campbell (private). It impounds the Bills Creek near Doniphan.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 460 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 | Ripley |
| Nearest City | Doniphan |
| River/Stream | Bills Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.64810, -90.81053 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 460 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DUKE CAMPBELL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31634 |
| Federal ID | MO31634 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |