Bear Lake Dam

Missouri — Buchanan County — TR-PLATTE RIVER

Location

StateMissouri
CountyBuchanan
RiverTR-PLATTE RIVER
Coordinates39.69109, -94.74457

Physical Characteristics

NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length560 ft
NID Storage95 acre-ft
Max Storage95 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionOctober 10, 2018
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerNEWS PRESS & GAZEETTE CO.

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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