Jackson Keller Trust Lake Dam-North

TR-COONEY CREEK· Benton, Missouri· Built 1967· Earth· 30 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Jackson Keller Trust Lake Dam-North is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 63.5% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage112 acre-ft
Normal Storage82 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area275 sq mi
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDMO30253

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

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

G.B.KELLER C/O HAAS&WILK

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jackson Keller Trust Lake Dam-North?

Jackson Keller Trust Lake Dam-North is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Jackson Keller Trust Lake Dam-North?

Jackson Keller Trust Lake Dam-North is owned by G.B.KELLER C/O HAAS&WILK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Jackson Keller Trust Lake Dam-North built?

Jackson Keller Trust Lake Dam-North was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Jackson Keller Trust Lake Dam-North?

Jackson Keller Trust Lake Dam-North serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Jackson Keller Trust Lake Dam-North?

Jackson Keller Trust Lake Dam-North 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.

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.