Barber Lake Dam No 2
Barber Lake Dam No 2 is an earth dam located in Henry County, Missouri, built in 1975. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Barber Lake Dam No 2
The primary purpose of Barber Lake Dam No 2 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 Harry Barber (private). It impounds the Tr-tebo Creek near Calhoun.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 337 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 179 square miles. Completed in 1975, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Henry |
| Nearest City | Calhoun |
| River/Stream | Tr-tebo Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.54807, -93.60074 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 337 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 337 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 207 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 179 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 232 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Grade Stabilization |
| Owner | HARRY BARBER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50204 |
| Federal ID | MO50204 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |