Trimble Lake Dam-West (Dry) in Cedar City, Missouri, was completed in 1955 and is a private earth dam with a height of 30 feet.
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The dam's primary purpose is listed as "Other," with a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Turkey Creek, the dam has a drainage area of 50 square miles and a surface area of 5 acres. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," indicating a need for further evaluation.
Owned by a private entity, Trimble Lake Dam-West is not regulated or inspected by state agencies. The dam's structural height matches its hydraulic height at 30 feet, with a core type of buttress and an unlisted/unknown foundation. The dam has no spillway and no outlet gates, raising concerns about its emergency preparedness and risk management measures. The lack of a rated condition assessment and emergency action plan highlights the need for closer attention to this high hazard dam.
Located in Callaway County, Missouri, Trimble Lake Dam-West poses a potential risk to downstream communities in the event of a failure. With no recent inspections or updates on emergency preparedness, stakeholders and climate enthusiasts alike should closely monitor the dam's condition and advocate for improved safety measures to protect both the surrounding environment and local residents from potential disasters.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TURKEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Drainage Area |
50 |
Nid Storage |
80 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
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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