HERRING LAKE DAM - MO10914-169
Dam Name: HERRING LAKE DAM
State: MO
Downstream Hazard Potential: L
Incident Type: Failure
Incident Date: 01/01/2008
Incident Driver: Seepage/Internal Erosion
Incident Mechanism 1: Piping
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Incident IDMO10914-169
Incident Description
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentNo
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Additional Remarks or UpdatesSmall sinkhole developed above the principal spillway conduit on the upstream crest of the dam. Sinkhole approximately 10 feet in diameter and 2-3 feet deep. The sinkhole was likely the result of material piping into the conduit through a damaged joint or
Owner TypeP
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)R
EAPN
Dam Height50 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)1750.00
Surface Area (acres)46.00
Year Completed1968
NID NumberMO10914
River NameSNYDER CREEK
Latitude38.7593
Longitude-91.9629
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG
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