Smith Lake(Too Small)

TR-MERAMEC RIVER· Crawford, Missouri· Built 1971· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Smith Lake(Too Small) is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 18% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage52 acre-ft
Normal Storage43 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area20 sq mi
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)
NID IDMO30591

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
Last Inspection: February 9, 2000
State Regulated: No

Ownership

R F SMITH

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Smith Lake(Too Small)?

Smith 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 Smith Lake(Too Small)?

Smith Lake(Too Small) is owned by R F SMITH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Smith Lake(Too Small) built?

Smith Lake(Too Small) 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 Smith Lake(Too Small)?

Smith Lake(Too Small) serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Smith Lake(Too Small)?

Smith Lake(Too Small) 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.

When was Smith Lake(Too Small) last inspected?

Smith Lake(Too Small) was last inspected on February 9, 2000. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.