Warrensburg Country Club Lake Dam

TR-POST OAK CREEK· Johnson, Missouri· Built 1977· Earth· 28 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Warrensburg Country Club Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 54.3% in MO)
Dam Length837 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage167 acre-ft
Normal Storage120 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area750 sq mi
Max Discharge1,200 cfs
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDMO20248

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: August 23, 1979
State Regulated: No

Ownership

WARRENSBURG COUNTRY CLUB

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Warrensburg Country Club Lake Dam?

Warrensburg Country Club 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 Warrensburg Country Club Lake Dam?

Warrensburg Country Club Lake Dam is owned by WARRENSBURG COUNTRY CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Warrensburg Country Club Lake Dam built?

Warrensburg Country Club Lake Dam was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Warrensburg Country Club Lake Dam?

Warrensburg Country Club Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Warrensburg Country Club Lake Dam?

Warrensburg Country Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Warrensburg Country Club Lake Dam last inspected?

Warrensburg Country Club Lake Dam was last inspected on August 23, 1979. 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.