Shingleton Lake Dam

TR-CLEAR CREEK· Cass, Missouri· Built 1971· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Shingleton Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 18% in MO)
Dam Length1,250 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage265 acre-ft
Normal Storage142 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area45 sq mi
Max Discharge182 cfs
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)
NID IDMO20322

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

DON SHINGLETON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Shingleton Lake Dam?

Shingleton 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 Shingleton Lake Dam?

Shingleton Lake Dam is owned by DON SHINGLETON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Shingleton Lake Dam built?

Shingleton Lake Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Shingleton Lake Dam?

Shingleton Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Shingleton Lake Dam?

Shingleton Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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.