Aholt Farms East Lake Lower Dam
Key Takeaway
Aholt Farms East Lake Lower Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 194 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 109 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | MO31421 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
AHOLT FARMS INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Aholt Farms East Lake Lower Dam?
Aholt Farms East Lake Lower Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Aholt Farms East Lake Lower Dam?
Aholt Farms East Lake Lower Dam is owned by AHOLT FARMS INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Aholt Farms East Lake Lower Dam built?
Aholt Farms East Lake Lower Dam was completed in 1977, making it 49 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Aholt Farms East Lake Lower Dam?
Aholt Farms East Lake Lower Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Aholt Farms East Lake Lower Dam?
Aholt Farms East Lake Lower Dam has a dam height of 25 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.