Mershon Lake Dam

High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMissouri
CountyJackson
Nearest CityBUCKNER
River/StreamTR-FIRE PRAIRIE CREEK
Coordinates39.09934, -94.21308

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Year Completed1945 (81 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage134 acre-ft
Max Storage134 acre-ft
Normal Storage63 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area70 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJERRY MERSHON
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMO20129
Federal IDMO20129
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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