Strobel Lake Dam

TR-CASTOR RIVER· Stoddard, Missouri· Built 1973· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Strobel Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 0.1% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage198 acre-ft
Normal Storage124 acre-ft
Surface Area37 acres
Drainage Area160 sq mi
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)
NID IDMO40032

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

LARRY STROBEL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Strobel Lake Dam?

Strobel 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 Strobel Lake Dam?

Strobel Lake Dam is owned by LARRY STROBEL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Strobel Lake Dam built?

Strobel Lake Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Strobel Lake Dam?

Strobel 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 Strobel Lake Dam?

Strobel Lake Dam has a dam height of 10 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.