Trampe Lake Dam

TR-RED OAK CR· Gasconade, Missouri· Built 1973· Earth· 23 ft tall

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 18% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage283 acre-ft
Normal Storage150 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area228 sq mi
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)
NID IDMO30761

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: June 1, 1981
State Regulated: No

Ownership

STANLEY F TRAMPE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Trampe Lake Dam?

Trampe 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 Trampe Lake Dam?

Trampe Lake Dam is owned by STANLEY F TRAMPE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Trampe Lake Dam built?

Trampe 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 Trampe Lake Dam?

Trampe Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Trampe Lake Dam?

Trampe 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.

When was Trampe Lake Dam last inspected?

Trampe Lake Dam was last inspected on June 1, 1981. 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.