Sidha Farms Lake Dam

TR-EDWARDS BR-MISSOURI RIVER· Lafayette, Missouri· Earth· 30 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Sidha Farms Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 63.5% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage32 acre-ft
Normal Storage17 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area35 sq mi
NID IDMO20524

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

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

SIDHA CORP INTERNATIONAL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sidha Farms Lake Dam?

Sidha Farms Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Sidha Farms Lake Dam?

Sidha Farms Lake Dam is owned by SIDHA CORP INTERNATIONAL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Sidha Farms Lake Dam?

Sidha Farms Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Sidha Farms Lake Dam?

Sidha Farms 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.