Feutz Lake Dam East Upper

TR-BEAVER DAM CREEK· Audrain, Missouri· Built 1962· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Feutz Lake Dam East Upper is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 7.1% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage86 acre-ft
Normal Storage53 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area185 sq mi
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)
NID IDMO10048

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

E B FEUTZ

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Feutz Lake Dam East Upper?

Feutz Lake Dam East Upper 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 Feutz Lake Dam East Upper?

Feutz Lake Dam East Upper is owned by E B FEUTZ (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Feutz Lake Dam East Upper built?

Feutz Lake Dam East Upper was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Feutz Lake Dam East Upper?

Feutz Lake Dam East Upper serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Feutz Lake Dam East Upper?

Feutz Lake Dam East Upper 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.