Jackson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Missouri, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 335 ft long, taller than 65% 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 Jackson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Jackson Lake Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Athel Jackson (private). It impounds the Tr-bryant Creek near Tecumseh.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 335 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 39 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 44 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 | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Tecumseh |
| River/Stream | Tr-bryant Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.83020, -92.45354 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 335 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 44 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 155 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Athel Jackson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31675 |
| Federal ID | MO31675 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |