Fahrmeier Lake Dam

TR-LITTLE SNI-A-BAR CREEK· Lafayette, Missouri· Earth· 20 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Fahrmeier Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 7.1% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage86 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area240 sq mi
NID IDMO11988

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

WILBERT FAHRMEIER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Fahrmeier Lake Dam?

Fahrmeier 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 Fahrmeier Lake Dam?

Fahrmeier Lake Dam is owned by WILBERT FAHRMEIER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Fahrmeier Lake Dam?

Fahrmeier Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation, Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Fahrmeier Lake Dam?

Fahrmeier 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.

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.