Rasa,Robert Lake Dam

TR-MISSOURI RIVER· Lafayette, Missouri· Built 1957· Earth· 30 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Rasa,Robert Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 63.5% in MO)
Dam Length180 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage36 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area320 sq mi
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)
NID IDMO11823

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

ROBERT RASA SR

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rasa,Robert Lake Dam?

Rasa,Robert 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 Rasa,Robert Lake Dam?

Rasa,Robert Lake Dam is owned by ROBERT RASA SR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Rasa,Robert Lake Dam built?

Rasa,Robert Lake Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Rasa,Robert Lake Dam?

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

How tall is Rasa,Robert Lake Dam?

Rasa,Robert Lake Dam 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.