Norman Lake Dam

TR-NORTH FABIUS RIVER· Schuyler, Missouri· Built 1972· Earth· 26 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Norman Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 43.5% in MO)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage64 acre-ft
Normal Storage44 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area236 sq mi
Max Discharge57 cfs
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDMO50456

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

EDDIE NORMAN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Norman Lake Dam?

Norman 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 Norman Lake Dam?

Norman Lake Dam is owned by EDDIE NORMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Norman Lake Dam built?

Norman 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 Norman Lake Dam?

Norman Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Grade Stabilization, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Norman Lake Dam?

Norman Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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.