Silas Mccubbin Lake Dam
Silas Mccubbin Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Boone County, Missouri, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Silas Mccubbin Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Silas Mccubbin 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 Silas Mccubbin (private). It impounds the Tr-kile Creek near Mcbaine.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 322 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 250 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 | Boone |
| Nearest City | Mcbaine |
| River/Stream | Tr-kile Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.18500, -92.38667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 322 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 250 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 28 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | SILAS MCCUBBIN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50039 |
| Federal ID | MO50039 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |