Forest Lake Dam

Adair County, Missouri (near KIRKSVILLE)

River/Stream: CHARITON RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
66 ft
Dam Length
1,630 ft
Reservoir Storage
15,961 acre-ft
Year Completed
1951
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
15,046 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-03-09

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MO10128
State
Missouri (MO)
Coordinates
40.16961, -92.65821
Age
75 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.