Spangler Lake Dam

TRIB BIG CREEK· Cass, Missouri· Built 1989· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Spangler Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 7.1% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage160 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area450 sq mi
Year Completed1989 (37 years old)
NID IDMO20786

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

ROBERT W. SPANGLER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Spangler Lake Dam?

Spangler 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 Spangler Lake Dam?

Spangler Lake Dam is owned by ROBERT W. SPANGLER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Spangler Lake Dam built?

Spangler Lake Dam was completed in 1989, making it 37 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Spangler Lake Dam?

Spangler Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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.