Bill Mcelwain Irrigation Lake Dam
Bill Mcelwain Irrigation Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Bates County, Missouri, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bill Mcelwain Irrigation Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bill Mcelwain Irrigation Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bill Mcelwain (private). It impounds the Tr-mound Branch near Papinsville.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 2,090 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 186 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 57 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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 | Bates |
| Nearest City | Papinsville |
| River/Stream | Tr-mound Branch |
| Coordinates | 38.29107, -94.24999 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,090 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 57 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 67 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BILL MCELWAIN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50030 |
| Federal ID | MO50030 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |