Newland Sec-20 Lake Dam
Newland Sec-20 Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lafayette County, Missouri, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Newland Sec-20 Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Newland Sec-20 Lake Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by James P.newland (private). It impounds the Tr-south Davis Creek near Aullville.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 969 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 | Lafayette |
| Nearest City | Aullville |
| River/Stream | Tr-south Davis Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.94403, -93.81045 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 969 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 489 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | JAMES P.NEWLAND |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50276 |
| Federal ID | MO50276 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |