Freddies Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Wright County, Missouri. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall, taller than 72% 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 Freddies Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Freddies Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John Shull (private). It impounds the Indian Creek near Hartville.
The dam stands 31 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 431 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,800 square miles.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/06/1994. That was over 32 years ago.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Wright |
| Nearest City | Hartville |
| River/Stream | Indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.27771, -92.51522 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 431 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 431 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,800 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | John Shull |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/06/1994 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO32026 |
| Federal ID | MO32026 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |