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Notable Dams & Reservoirs

This list features ten dams and reservoirs located in Missouri, showcasing a range of regional water management structures. These include earthen and concrete dams associated with lakes and watersheds that support flood control, water storage, and local ecosystems. The collection highlights functional infrastructure embedded within natural landscapes, important for understanding local hydrology and engineering approaches.

A

Dorman Lake Dam;Dorman Lake

Earthen dam forming Dorman Lake, used for water retention and local flood management.

B

Number 615 Dam

Concrete or earthen dam designated as Number 615 within regional water control projects.

C

Byler Lake Dam

Dam impounding Byler Lake, part of watershed management in southeastern Missouri.

D

Alter Dam

Dam associated with Alter Lake, contributing to local reservoir capacity.

E

Fourche Creek Watershed Number 13 Dam

Part of Fourche Creek watershed system, serving flood control and water retention functions.

F

Fourche Creek Watershed Number 12 Dam

Adjacent to Fourche Creek Watershed Number 13 Dam, supporting watershed flood mitigation.

G

Smith Lake Dam

Dam impounding Smith Lake, serving as a reservoir within regional water management.

H

Hilltop Fishing Lake Dam

Dam forming Hilltop Fishing Lake, used for recreational fishing and water storage.

I

Shaw Lake Dam

Dam creating Shaw Lake, part of local water management infrastructure.

J

S Jones Lake Dam

Dam forming S Jones Lake, contributing to regional flood control and reservoir capacity.