King Lake Dam

Missouri — DeKalb County — LOST CREEK

Location

StateMissouri
CountyDeKalb
RiverLOST CREEK
Coordinates40.02009, -94.43739

Physical Characteristics

NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length1,920 ft
NID Storage4,773 acre-ft
Max Storage4,773 acre-ft
Surface Area184 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 23, 2021
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1971
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerMO DEPT OF CONSERVATION

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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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