Farmland Industries Lake Dam

TR-CONTRARY CREEK· Buchanan, Missouri· Built 1950· Earth· 38 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Farmland Industries Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is debris control.

Physical Details

Dam Height 38 ft (taller than 88.1% in MO)
Dam Length320 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage57 acre-ft
Normal Storage57 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge14 cfs
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDMO10425

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
Last Inspection: April 16, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Dam and Reservoir Safety Program

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Farmland Industries Lake Dam?

Farmland Industries 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 Farmland Industries Lake Dam?

Farmland Industries Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Farmland Industries Lake Dam built?

Farmland Industries Lake Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Farmland Industries Lake Dam?

Farmland Industries Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Debris Control, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Farmland Industries Lake Dam?

Farmland Industries Lake Dam has a dam height of 38 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.

When was Farmland Industries Lake Dam last inspected?

Farmland Industries Lake Dam was last inspected on April 16, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.