Borman Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Borman Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 7.1% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 633 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11527 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
HARLAN BORMAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Borman Lake Dam?
Borman Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Borman Lake Dam?
Borman Lake Dam is owned by HARLAN BORMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Borman Lake Dam built?
Borman Lake Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Borman Lake Dam?
Borman Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Borman Lake Dam?
Borman Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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.