Swope - Morris Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMissouri
CountyLafayette
Nearest CityLEXINGTON
River/StreamTR-HORSESHOE CREEK
Coordinates38.96207, -94.09341

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage201 acre-ft
Max Storage201 acre-ft
Normal Storage35 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area235 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCLAY SWOPE & FRNK MORRIS
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMO20612
Federal IDMO20612
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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