Lake Thunderhead Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMissouri
CountyPutnam
Nearest CityMARTINSTOWN
River/StreamNORTH BLACKBIRD CREEK
Coordinates40.52955, -93.01934

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height54 ft
Dam Height54 ft
Dam Length1,400 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage28,690 acre-ft
Max Storage28,690 acre-ft
Normal Storage15,900 acre-ft
Surface Area1,015 acres
Drainage Area25 sq mi
Max Discharge13,170 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerWILDFLOWER POA
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/15/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMO10007
Federal IDMO10007
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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