Beckemeyer Lake Dam, located in Lafayette, Missouri, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS for grade stabilization along the TR-Hicklin Branch.
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Completed in 1977, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and has a length of 375 feet, providing a storage capacity of 123 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of grade stabilization and is classified as having a low hazard potential.
Despite not being state regulated or permitted, Beckemeyer Lake Dam is monitored for its condition, although it is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management measures are not clearly defined. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled with a spillway width of 24 feet, and it has not been modified since its completion in 1977. The dam's location in the Kansas City District and its association with the Natural Resources Conservation Service highlight its importance in maintaining water resources and climate stability in the region.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
375 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
TR-HICKLIN BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.9 |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Drainage Area |
140.16 |
Nid Storage |
123 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
33 |