Byers Lake
Byers Lake is an earth dam located in Ralls County, Missouri, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Byers Lake
The primary purpose of Byers Lake 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 Robert Byers (private). It impounds the Tr-spencer Creek near Louisiana.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 42 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 275 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 | Ralls |
| Nearest City | Louisiana |
| River/Stream | Tr-spencer Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.54196, -91.38872 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 275 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 68 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | ROBERT BYERS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50421 |
| Federal ID | MO50421 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |