Cramer Farms Lake Dam

TR-EDWARDS BR-MISSOURI RIVER· Lafayette, Missouri· Earth· 39 ft tall
High Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Cramer Farms Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. 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 39 ft (taller than 89% in MO)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage170 acre-ft
Normal Storage133 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDMO20526

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: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Dam and Reservoir Safety Program

Ownership

STEVEN CRAMER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cramer Farms Lake Dam?

Cramer Farms Lake Dam 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 Cramer Farms Lake Dam?

Cramer Farms Lake Dam is owned by STEVEN CRAMER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Cramer Farms Lake Dam?

Cramer Farms Lake Dam has a dam height of 39 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.