Aholt Farms East Lake Lower Dam

TR-MISSOURI RIVER· St. Charles, Missouri· Built 1977· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation Private

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 Length194 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage36 acre-ft
Normal Storage27 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area109 sq mi
Max Discharge1 cfs
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDMO31421

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

AHOLT FARMS INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.