Lauck Lake Dam, located in Chaffee, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Completed in 1977, this dam stands at 37 feet tall and spans 230 feet in length, providing a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. The dam's hazard potential is classified as high, but its condition assessment as of April 2009 was deemed satisfactory.
Managed by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG in Missouri, Lauck Lake Dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and compliance. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam has a spillway width of 35 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 122 cubic feet per second. With a drainage area of 32 square miles and a surface area of 3 acres, this dam on TR-HINDMAN CREEK provides both recreational opportunities and essential water resource management for the region.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
230 |
Dam Height |
37 |
River Or Stream |
TR-HINDMAN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Drainage Area |
32 |
Nid Storage |
56 |
Structural Height |
37 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
37 |
Mississippi River At Thebes
|
94900cfs |
Little River Ditch No. 1 Near Morehouse
|
129cfs |
Castor River At Zalma
|
253cfs |
St. Francis River At Wappapello
|
685cfs |
Cache River At Forman
|
20cfs |
South Fork Saline Creek Near Perryville
|
10cfs |