Lake Paho Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Mercer |
| Nearest City | SPIKARD |
| River/Stream | WEST MUDDY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.39910, -93.65619 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,075 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,884 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,884 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,477 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 269 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,758 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MO DEPT OF CONSERVATION |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/30/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |