Located in Cedar City, Missouri, Trimble Lake Dam-East is a privately owned structure along TR-Turkey Creek.
Wind
Humidity
Built in 1958, this earth dam stands at a height of 48 feet and stretches 400 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. Despite its relatively small size, the dam is classified as having a high hazard potential due to its location within a drainage area of 70 square miles.
The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with no outlet gates or associated structures. Although last inspected in 1986 and not currently rated for condition, the dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its safety and continued operation. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3 out of 5, Trimble Lake Dam-East serves as a critical component of the local water resource infrastructure, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts to mitigate potential risks and ensure the dam's resilience in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
48 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TURKEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Drainage Area |
70 |
Nid Storage |
53 |
Structural Height |
48 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
48 |
Missouri River At Jefferson City
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35400cfs |
Moreau River Near Jefferson City
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87cfs |
Osage River Below St. Thomas
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1260cfs |
Maries River At Westphalia
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19cfs |
Gasconade River Near Rich Fountain
|
1010cfs |
Hinkson Creek At Columbia
|
3cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Binder Park
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Pine Ridge Recreation Area
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Pine Ridge Campground
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Pine Ridge
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Dry Fork Recreation Area
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Dry Fork
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