Selken Lake, located in Pettis County, Missouri, is a private irrigation reservoir that was completed in 1979.
Wind
Humidity
The earth dam stands at 25 feet high and stretches 1046 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 210 acre-feet. The lake is fed by TR-Flat Creek and serves the primary purpose of irrigation for the surrounding area.
With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, Selken Lake is deemed to be a relatively safe structure. The spillway, though uncontrolled, has a width of 25 feet to manage potential overflow. The condition of the dam is currently not rated, but regular inspections and risk management measures are in place to ensure the safety and integrity of the reservoir.
Although not under state jurisdiction or regulation, Selken Lake plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. Enthusiasts interested in the intersection of water resources and climate change will find Selken Lake to be an intriguing case study of a privately owned reservoir contributing to agricultural sustainability in the area.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
1046 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-FLAT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
210 |
Nid Storage |
210 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
Lamine River Near Otterville
|
40cfs |
Blackwater River At Blue Lick
|
82cfs |
Missouri River At Boonville
|
35200cfs |
Missouri River At Glasgow
|
32900cfs |
Moniteau Creek Near Fayette
|
4cfs |
Missouri River At Waverly
|
30800cfs |