Lake Forest Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Missouri. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 43 ft43 ft tall and 200 ft long, taller than 89% 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 Lake Forest Dam #2
Lake Forest Dam #2 is a dam in Jefferson, Missouri. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Trib, Glaize Creek near Sulpher Springs.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 02/09/2023.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Sulpher Springs |
| River/Stream | Trib, Glaize Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.32825, -90.42071 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/09/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO40156 |
| Federal ID | MO40156 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |