Schroepfer Lake Dam

TR TO BOURBEUSE RIVER· Franklin, Missouri· Built 1954· Earth· 26 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Schroepfer Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 43.5% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage42 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area90 sq mi
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)
NID IDMO30802

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

LAWRENCE&FLO SCHROEPFER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Schroepfer Lake Dam?

Schroepfer 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 Schroepfer Lake Dam?

Schroepfer Lake Dam is owned by LAWRENCE&FLO SCHROEPFER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Schroepfer Lake Dam built?

Schroepfer Lake Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Schroepfer Lake Dam?

Schroepfer Lake Dam serves the following purposes: 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 Schroepfer Lake Dam?

Schroepfer 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.