Backer Lake Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMissouri
CountyCallaway
Nearest CityCHAMOIS
River/StreamTR RICHLAND CREEK
Coordinates38.89722, -91.93518

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage132 acre-ft
Max Storage132 acre-ft
Normal Storage132 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge304 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerWILLIAM E BACKER
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/02/2021
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMO11194
Federal IDMO11194
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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