Dams in Laclede County, Missouri
18Total Dams
7High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Laclede County, Missouri
Laclede County has 18 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 7 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Laclede County is 55 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Brady Lake Dam at 50 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elam Lake Dam | High | Not Rated | 30 | Recreation | 1971 |
| Stohr Lake Dam | High | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | 1976 |
| Dunlap Lake Dam | High | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Morris Lake Dam | High | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | 1977 |
| Lake Shore Estates Dam Lower | High | Not Rated | 20 | Recreation | 1967 |
| Capoferri Lake Dam | High | Not Rated | 16 | Recreation | 1963 |
| Lake Shore Estates Dam Upper | High | Not Rated | 15 | Recreation | 1971 |
| Brady Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 50 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1973 |
| Wilderness Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 34 | Recreation | 1972 |
| Hidden Valley Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 30 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Gillming Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | 1977 |
| Vancak Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Rainey Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | 1976 |
| Pennel Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1977 |
| Ecklund Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | 1977 |
| Keen Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | 1969 |
| Porto Farms Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Irrigation | 1977 |
| Mcgee Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 17 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1968 |