Beshears Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMissouri
CountyAudrain
Nearest CityMIDDLETOWN
River/StreamTR-WEST FORK GUIVRE RIVER
Coordinates39.17987, -91.54866

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage165 acre-ft
Max Storage165 acre-ft
Normal Storage95 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area635 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBAZZ BESHEARS
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMO11362
Federal IDMO11362
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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