Trautman Lake Dam

TR-NORTH FORK· Ste. Genevieve, Missouri· Built 1973· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Trautman 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 30 ft (taller than 63.5% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage64 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area65 sq mi
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)
NID IDMO31025

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

MARK A TRAUTMAN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Trautman Lake Dam?

Trautman 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 Trautman Lake Dam?

Trautman Lake Dam is owned by MARK A TRAUTMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Trautman Lake Dam built?

Trautman 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 Trautman Lake Dam?

Trautman 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 Trautman Lake Dam?

Trautman 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.