Laylow Dam
Laylow Dam is an earth dam located in Gasconade County, Missouri, built in 2002. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Laylow Dam
The primary purpose of Laylow Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Block Branch near Owensville.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 960 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 29 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 697 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2002, the structure is relatively new.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 12/21/2021.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Gasconade |
| Nearest City | Owensville |
| River/Stream | Block Branch |
| Coordinates | 38.29935, -91.43963 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 960 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 697 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 697 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 545 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/21/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO40115 |
| Federal ID | MO40115 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |