Berndt Lake Dam-SWSw,Sec 30

TR-POPS BRANCH· Mercer, Missouri· Earth· 25 ft tall
High Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Berndt Lake Dam-SWSw,Sec 30 is classified as high hazard in Missouri. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage27 acre-ft
Normal Storage17 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area27 sq mi
NID IDMO11739

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

HUBERT BERNDT

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Berndt Lake Dam-SWSw,Sec 30?

Berndt Lake Dam-SWSw,Sec 30 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Berndt Lake Dam-SWSw,Sec 30?

Berndt Lake Dam-SWSw,Sec 30 is owned by HUBERT BERNDT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Berndt Lake Dam-SWSw,Sec 30?

Berndt Lake Dam-SWSw,Sec 30 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Berndt Lake Dam-SWSw,Sec 30?

Berndt Lake Dam-SWSw,Sec 30 has a dam height of 25 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.