Terry Jordan Lake Dam
Terry Jordan Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Gasconade County, Missouri, built in 1991. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Terry Jordan Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Terry Jordan Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Terry Jordan (private). It impounds the Trib S. Branch Pin Oak Creek near Mt. Sterling.
The dam stands 33 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 198 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/05/1997. That was over 28 years ago.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Gasconade |
| Nearest City | Mt. Sterling |
| River/Stream | Trib S. Branch Pin Oak Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.45832, -91.58643 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TERRY JORDAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/05/1997 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO32043 |
| Federal ID | MO32043 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |