Walkenbach Lake Dam-North

TR-COLE CREEK· Gasconade, Missouri· Built 1963· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Walkenbach Lake Dam-North is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage94 acre-ft
Normal Storage51 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area130 sq mi
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDMO31573

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

WALTER WALKENBACH

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Walkenbach Lake Dam-North?

Walkenbach Lake Dam-North 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 Walkenbach Lake Dam-North?

Walkenbach Lake Dam-North is owned by WALTER WALKENBACH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Walkenbach Lake Dam-North built?

Walkenbach Lake Dam-North was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Walkenbach Lake Dam-North?

Walkenbach Lake Dam-North 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 Walkenbach Lake Dam-North?

Walkenbach Lake Dam-North has a dam height of 25 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.