Gehrke Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Gehrke Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 63.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 128 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 181 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | MO31354 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
CHARLES GEHRKE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gehrke Lake Dam?
Gehrke 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 Gehrke Lake Dam?
Gehrke Lake Dam is owned by CHARLES GEHRKE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gehrke Lake Dam built?
Gehrke Lake Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Gehrke Lake Dam?
Gehrke Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Gehrke Lake Dam?
Gehrke Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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.