Horse Shoe Lake Dam, located in Franklin County, Missouri, was completed in 1960 and serves as a recreational resource for the area.
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This privately owned dam is classified as an Earth dam with a height of 34 feet, providing a storage capacity of 236 acre-feet. The dam sits on the TO BOURBEUSE River and covers a surface area of 13 acres, with a drainage area of 70 acres.
Despite its primary purpose for recreation, Horse Shoe Lake Dam has a high hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam does not fall under state jurisdiction, regulation, permitting, inspection, or enforcement. With no associated structures or outlet gates listed, the dam's emergency preparedness, risk assessment, and management measures remain unknown. Horse Shoe Lake Dam is an intriguing structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore further, given its unique features and potential risks associated with its operation.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
TO BOURBEUSE |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Drainage Area |
70 |
Nid Storage |
236 |
Structural Height |
34 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
34 |
Bourbeuse River At Union
|
110cfs |
Meramec River Near Sullivan
|
437cfs |
Bourbeuse River Near High Gate
|
1cfs |
Missouri River At Hermann
|
31200cfs |
Meramec River Near Steelville
|
216cfs |
Gasconade River Near Rich Fountain
|
960cfs |