Severling Lake(Too Small)
Key Takeaway
Severling Lake(Too Small) is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 5.3% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 160 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11223 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
JOE SEUFERLING
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Severling Lake(Too Small)?
Severling Lake(Too Small) 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 Severling Lake(Too Small)?
Severling Lake(Too Small) is owned by JOE SEUFERLING (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Severling Lake(Too Small) built?
Severling Lake(Too Small) was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Severling Lake(Too Small)?
Severling Lake(Too Small) serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Severling Lake(Too Small)?
Severling Lake(Too Small) has a dam height of 18 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 Severling Lake(Too Small) last inspected?
Severling Lake(Too Small) was last inspected on March 27, 1981. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.