Good Oak Lake Dam, located in Camden, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Completed in 1973, the dam stands at a height of 41 feet and stretches 478 feet in length, offering a storage capacity of 635 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 23 acres. Situated on the TR-OSAGE RIVER, the dam is regulated by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG, ensuring state permitting, inspection, and enforcement to maintain its structural integrity.
With a significant hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, Good Oak Lake Dam poses a moderate risk that is managed through unspecified risk management measures. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a maximum discharge of 54 cubic feet per second. Despite the absence of outlet gates, the dam has not undergone any modifications since its completion. The last inspection in 2013 revealed no immediate concerns, with a scheduled inspection frequency of 3 years to monitor the dam's safety and compliance with regulatory standards. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Good Oak Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned recreational structure in Missouri's picturesque landscape.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
478 |
Dam Height |
41 |
River Or Stream |
TR-OSAGE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
23 |
Drainage Area |
210 |
Nid Storage |
635 |
Structural Height |
41 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
41 |
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1020cfs |
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263cfs |
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|
1450cfs |
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|
239cfs |
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|
111cfs |
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|
93cfs |