Warner Lake Dam

TR MERAMEC RIVER· Dent, Missouri· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Warner Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 73.7% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage83 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area100 sq mi
NID IDMO31230

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

FRANKLIN WARNER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Warner Lake Dam?

Warner 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 Warner Lake Dam?

Warner Lake Dam is owned by FRANKLIN WARNER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Warner Lake Dam?

Warner 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 Warner Lake Dam?

Warner Lake Dam has a dam height of 31 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.