Forester Lake Dam, located in Crawford, Missouri, was completed in 1965 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and a small fish pond.
Wind
Humidity
The dam is privately owned and stands at a height of 30 feet, with a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam poses a high hazard potential due to its condition being not rated. The dam is situated on the TR-Hamby Br Bourbeuse River and covers a surface area of 5 acres with a drainage area of 110 acres.
The primary dam type of Forester Lake Dam is earth, with a buttress core type and an unlisted/unknown foundation. While the dam does not have a spillway, it does not have any outlet gates either. With a normal storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, the dam provides recreational opportunities in addition to its primary purposes. Although the dam has not been inspected recently and lacks a condition assessment, it remains a crucial structure for the local community and the surrounding environment. Enthusiasts interested in water resources and climate will find Forester Lake Dam to be a fascinating subject for further study and exploration.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-HAMBY BR BOURBEUSE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Drainage Area |
110 |
Nid Storage |
80 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
Bourbeuse River Near High Gate
|
2cfs |
Meramec River Near Steelville
|
244cfs |
Meramec River Near Sullivan
|
522cfs |
Gasconade River Near Rich Fountain
|
1030cfs |
Meramec River At Cook Station
|
47cfs |
Bourbeuse River At Union
|
107cfs |