Lake Tapawingo Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | INDEPENDENCE |
| River/Stream | TR EAST FORK OF LITTLE BLUE R |
| Coordinates | 39.02319, -94.31727 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 970 ft |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 78 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,107 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Tapawingo Country Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/13/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |