Schepp Lake Dam
Schepp Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Missouri, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Schepp Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Schepp 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 William Schepp (private). It impounds the Tr To Bucklick Creek near Washington.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 42 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 33 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Washington |
| River/Stream | Tr To Bucklick Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.51250, -91.17889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 33 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WILLIAM SCHEPP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31749 |
| Federal ID | MO31749 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |