Staples Lake Dam
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Callaway |
| Nearest City | MINEOLA |
| River/Stream | TR WHETSTONE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.92141, -91.69240 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 162 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LARRY STAPLES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |