Jefferson County Lake #1 Dam

Jefferson County Lake #1 Dam is a dam located in Jefferson County, Missouri, built in 1991. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Jefferson County Lake #1 Dam

The primary purpose of Jefferson County Lake #1 Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is local government-owned.

The dam stands 24 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 26 acre-feet. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 years old.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.

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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMissouri
CountyJefferson
Coordinates38.26761, -90.55275

Physical Characteristics

NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Year Completed1991 (35 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage26 acre-ft
Max Storage26 acre-ft
Normal Storage16 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMO31985
Federal IDMO31985
More InfoState Dam Safety Program