Jake Blessing Lake Dam-Sect 8

TR-NORTH FABIUS RIVER· Scotland, Missouri· Earth· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Jake Blessing Lake Dam-Sect 8 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 79.3% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage212 acre-ft
Normal Storage124 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area125 sq mi
NID IDMO11555

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

JAKE BLESSING

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jake Blessing Lake Dam-Sect 8?

Jake Blessing Lake Dam-Sect 8 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 Jake Blessing Lake Dam-Sect 8?

Jake Blessing Lake Dam-Sect 8 is owned by JAKE BLESSING (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Jake Blessing Lake Dam-Sect 8?

Jake Blessing Lake Dam-Sect 8 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 Jake Blessing Lake Dam-Sect 8?

Jake Blessing Lake Dam-Sect 8 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.