Goose Creek Lake Dam
Goose Creek Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri, built in 1986. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Goose Creek Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Goose Creek Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Goose Creek Lake Trustees, Inc (private). It impounds the Goose Creek near Ste. Genevieve.
The dam stands 139 feet tall and stretches 1,070 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 379 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 13,782 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/16/2022.
At 139 feet, this dam is taller than 99% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Missouri dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Ste. Genevieve |
| Nearest City | Ste. Genevieve |
| River/Stream | Goose Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.98111, -90.32163 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 139 ft |
| Dam Height | 139 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,070 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 13,782 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13,782 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13,782 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 379 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 18,225 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GOOSE CREEK LAKE TRUSTEES, INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31743 |
| Federal ID | MO31743 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |