Patterson Farms Lake Dam-Sect 12

HUFF CREEK· Nodaway, Missouri· Built 1962· Earth· 30 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Patterson Farms Lake Dam-Sect 12 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is debris control.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 63.5% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage257 acre-ft
Normal Storage107 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area2,390 sq mi
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)
NID IDMO11699

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

PATTERSON FARMS INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Patterson Farms Lake Dam-Sect 12?

Patterson Farms Lake Dam-Sect 12 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 Patterson Farms Lake Dam-Sect 12?

Patterson Farms Lake Dam-Sect 12 is owned by PATTERSON FARMS INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Patterson Farms Lake Dam-Sect 12 built?

Patterson Farms Lake Dam-Sect 12 was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Patterson Farms Lake Dam-Sect 12?

Patterson Farms Lake Dam-Sect 12 serves the following purposes: Debris Control, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Patterson Farms Lake Dam-Sect 12?

Patterson Farms Lake Dam-Sect 12 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.

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.