Benson Lake Dam
High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Gasconade |
| Nearest City | HERMANN |
| River/Stream | FRENE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.64592, -91.47702 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 144 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CLIFFORD BENSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/24/1980 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |