Langkop Lake Dam

TR-PETITE SALINE CREEK· Cooper, Missouri· Built 1969· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Langkop Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 4.5% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage127 acre-ft
Normal Storage65 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area325 sq mi
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDMO31623

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

NORBERT LANGKOP

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Langkop Lake Dam?

Langkop 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 Langkop Lake Dam?

Langkop Lake Dam is owned by NORBERT LANGKOP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Langkop Lake Dam built?

Langkop Lake Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Langkop Lake Dam?

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

How tall is Langkop Lake Dam?

Langkop Lake Dam has a dam height of 17 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.