Lehenbaur Lake Dam Sect 28

TR-AUXVASSE CREEK· Callaway, Missouri· Built 1969· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lehenbaur Lake Dam Sect 28 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage134 acre-ft
Normal Storage83 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area43 sq mi
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDMO10745

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

HARRY LEHENBAUR

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lehenbaur Lake Dam Sect 28?

Lehenbaur Lake Dam Sect 28 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 Lehenbaur Lake Dam Sect 28?

Lehenbaur Lake Dam Sect 28 is owned by HARRY LEHENBAUR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lehenbaur Lake Dam Sect 28 built?

Lehenbaur Lake Dam Sect 28 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 Lehenbaur Lake Dam Sect 28?

Lehenbaur Lake Dam Sect 28 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 Lehenbaur Lake Dam Sect 28?

Lehenbaur Lake Dam Sect 28 has a dam height of 25 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.