Mills Farm Lake Dam, located in Prairie Home, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam with a buttress core type.
Wind
Humidity
Standing at a height of 47 feet and with a storage capacity of 295 acre-feet, this dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the Cooper County area. The dam regulates an unnamed tributary and covers a surface area of 15 acres, serving a drainage area of 77 square miles.
While the dam is rated as having low hazard potential and is currently in a not-rated condition assessment, it is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and effectiveness in water management. With a valve outlet gate system and no associated locks, Mills Farm Lake Dam serves as a key structure for flood control and water storage in the region. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate can appreciate the role this dam plays in sustaining the local ecosystem and mitigating environmental risks.
Dam Height |
47 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIB |
Surface Area |
15 |
Drainage Area |
77 |
Nid Storage |
295 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
47 |
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|
29100cfs |
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|
2cfs |
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|
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|
14cfs |
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|
27100cfs |
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|
26cfs |