Nehai Tonkayea Lake Dam, located in Keytesville, Missouri, is a private-owned structure that serves primarily for recreation purposes.
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Designed by George Carr and Robert Lewis, this Earth core type dam stands at 65 feet in height and stretches 1700 feet in length. Completed in 1970, the dam has a storage capacity of 9100 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 250 acres, making it a popular spot for water enthusiasts and nature lovers.
Managed by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG, the Nehai Tonkayea Lake Dam is regulated and inspected by the state of Missouri to ensure its safety and compliance with standards. The dam poses a low hazard potential and has been assessed to be in satisfactory condition as of December 2007. Despite being constructed over five decades ago, the dam continues to provide recreational opportunities for visitors, with its serene surroundings and ample water storage capacity.
With a moderate risk assessment rating, the Nehai Tonkayea Lake Dam remains a vital water resource in the region, offering both environmental benefits and recreational activities for the community. As the dam continues to be monitored and maintained by state regulators, visitors can enjoy the beauty of the TR-MUSSEL FORK river while appreciating the engineering marvel that is Nehai Tonkayea Lake Dam.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
1700 |
Dam Height |
65 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MUSSEL FORK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
250 |
Drainage Area |
950 |
Nid Storage |
9100 |
Structural Height |
65 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
65 |