Blanchard Lake Dam
Blanchard Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Barton County, Missouri, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Blanchard Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Blanchard 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 Tom Claflin (private). It impounds the Tr-clear Creek near Taberville.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 222 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 44 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 | Barton |
| Nearest City | Taberville |
| River/Stream | Tr-clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.64111, -94.19999 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 222 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 222 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 44 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 220 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | TOM CLAFLIN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50010 |
| Federal ID | MO50010 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |