Kugler Lake Dam
Kugler Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hickory County, Missouri, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kugler Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Kugler Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Alvin Kugler (private). It impounds the Tr To Turkey Creek near Lakeview Heights.
The dam stands 19 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 102 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 55 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 | Hickory |
| Nearest City | Lakeview Heights |
| River/Stream | Tr To Turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.04225, -93.21750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 55 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ALVIN KUGLER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31667 |
| Federal ID | MO31667 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |