Bud Lancaster Dam

TR-NORTH FORK FABIUS RIVER· Schuyler, Missouri· Built 1976· Earth· 26 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Bud Lancaster Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 43.5% in MO)
Dam Length560 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage76 acre-ft
Normal Storage46 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area211 sq mi
Max Discharge200 cfs
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
NID IDMO50447

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

BUD LANCASTER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bud Lancaster Dam?

Bud Lancaster 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 Bud Lancaster Dam?

Bud Lancaster Dam is owned by BUD LANCASTER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bud Lancaster Dam built?

Bud Lancaster 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 Bud Lancaster Dam?

Bud Lancaster Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Grade Stabilization, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bud Lancaster Dam?

Bud Lancaster Dam has a dam height of 26 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.