Jeff & Caryl Lance Dam #1
Jeff & Caryl Lance Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Andrew County, Missouri, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jeff & Caryl Lance Dam #1
The primary purpose of Jeff & Caryl Lance Dam #1 is grade stabilization. Grade stabilization dams prevent erosion by reducing the slope and velocity of water flowing through a channel. They're commonly used to stop gullies from deepening and to protect downstream land and infrastructure. The dam is owned by Jeff And Caryl Lance (private). It impounds the Tr-long Branch Creek near Avenue City.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 47 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 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 | Andrew |
| Nearest City | Avenue City |
| River/Stream | Tr-long Branch Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.91430, -94.74474 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 264 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Grade Stabilization |
| Owner | JEFF AND CARYL LANCE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50136 |
| Federal ID | MO50136 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |