Tea Lakes Dam #1, located in Gasconade, Missouri, serves as a vital structure for flood risk reduction along the TR-BOURBEUSE RIVER.
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Built in 1948, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and has a storage capacity of 417 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 230 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment.
Owned by a private entity, Tea Lakes Dam #1 also offers recreational opportunities in addition to its primary purpose of flood risk reduction. With a surface area of 30 acres and a drainage area of 835 square miles, the dam plays a pivotal role in managing water resources and protecting the surrounding areas from potential flooding events. While not regulated by the state, the dam is an important infrastructure in the region, contributing to the overall water resource management efforts in Missouri.
Year Completed |
1948 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BOURBEUSE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
30 |
Drainage Area |
835 |
Nid Storage |
417 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
26 |
Bourbeuse River Near High Gate
|
1cfs |
Meramec River Near Sullivan
|
461cfs |
Meramec River Near Steelville
|
224cfs |
Gasconade River Near Rich Fountain
|
987cfs |
Bourbeuse River At Union
|
113cfs |
Missouri River At Hermann
|
32900cfs |