Lost Cr Pilot Watershed Dam E-1

TR-LOST CREEK· Lincoln, Missouri· Built 1959· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Lost Cr Pilot Watershed Dam E-1 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 63.5% in MO)
Dam Length380 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage127 acre-ft
Normal Storage17 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area26 sq mi
Max Discharge1,700 cfs
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)
NID IDMO10213

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
Last Inspection: April 22, 1980
State Regulated: No

Ownership

DANIEL HORGAN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lost Cr Pilot Watershed Dam E-1?

Lost Cr Pilot Watershed Dam E-1 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 Lost Cr Pilot Watershed Dam E-1?

Lost Cr Pilot Watershed Dam E-1 is owned by DANIEL HORGAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lost Cr Pilot Watershed Dam E-1 built?

Lost Cr Pilot Watershed Dam E-1 was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Lost Cr Pilot Watershed Dam E-1?

Lost Cr Pilot Watershed Dam E-1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lost Cr Pilot Watershed Dam E-1?

Lost Cr Pilot Watershed Dam E-1 has a dam height of 30 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.

When was Lost Cr Pilot Watershed Dam E-1 last inspected?

Lost Cr Pilot Watershed Dam E-1 was last inspected on April 22, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.