Jackson Lake Dam

TR-BRYANT CREEK· Douglas, Missouri· Built 1974· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Jackson Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 59.6% in MO)
Dam Length335 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage39 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area45 sq mi
Max Discharge155 cfs
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)
NID IDMO31675

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

ATHEL JACKSON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jackson Lake Dam?

Jackson 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 Jackson Lake Dam?

Jackson Lake Dam is owned by ATHEL JACKSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Jackson Lake Dam built?

Jackson Lake Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Lake Dam?

Jackson Lake Dam serves the following purposes: 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 Jackson Lake Dam?

Jackson Lake Dam has a dam height of 29 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.