Graham Lake Dam

Callaway, Missouri· Built 1984· Earth· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Graham Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 79.3% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage66 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)
NID IDMO12373

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

DAVID & LISA GRAHAM

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Graham Lake Dam?

Graham 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 Graham Lake Dam?

Graham Lake Dam is owned by DAVID & LISA GRAHAM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Graham Lake Dam built?

Graham Lake Dam was completed in 1984, making it 42 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Graham Lake Dam?

Graham Lake Dam has a dam height of 33 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.