Lambert's Lake Dam
Lambert's Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Scott County, Missouri, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lambert's Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lambert's Lake Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Rex Lambert (private). It impounds the Tr-caney Creek near Caney.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 18 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 44 square miles. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 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 | Scott |
| Nearest City | Caney |
| River/Stream | Tr-caney Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.08417, -89.58917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 44 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | REX LAMBERT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO40061 |
| Federal ID | MO40061 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |