Creason Lake Dam

TR-CRABAPPLE CREEK· Caldwell, Missouri· Built 1975· Earth· 22 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Creason Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 14.9% in MO)
Dam Length450 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage59 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area218 sq mi
Max Discharge200 cfs
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
NID IDMO11962

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

GARY PARKS

Private

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Creason Lake Dam?

Creason 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 Creason Lake Dam?

Creason Lake Dam is owned by GARY PARKS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Creason Lake Dam built?

Creason Lake Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Creason Lake Dam?

Creason Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish 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 Creason Lake Dam?

Creason Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 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.