Echo Lake Dam #2
Echo Lake Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Dent County, Missouri, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Echo Lake Dam #2
The primary purpose of Echo Lake Dam #2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jack Lawrence (private). It impounds the Hamilton Hollow-crooked Creek near Salem.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 990 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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 | Dent |
| Nearest City | Salem |
| River/Stream | Hamilton Hollow-crooked Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.70452, -91.32638 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 990 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JACK LAWRENCE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31883 |
| Federal ID | MO31883 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |