Johnson Land Development Lake Dam

TR-SOUTH OF GRAND RIVER· Daviess, Missouri· Built 1972· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Grade Stabilization Private

Key Takeaway

Johnson Land Development Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 20.3% in MO)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage82 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area75 sq mi
Max Discharge140 cfs
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDMO10415

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

JOHNSON LAND DEVELOP CO

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Johnson Land Development Lake Dam?

Johnson Land Development 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 Johnson Land Development Lake Dam?

Johnson Land Development Lake Dam is owned by JOHNSON LAND DEVELOP CO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Johnson Land Development Lake Dam built?

Johnson Land Development Lake Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Johnson Land Development Lake Dam?

Johnson Land Development Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Grade Stabilization. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Johnson Land Development Lake Dam?

Johnson Land Development Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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.