Angry Beaver Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Angry Beaver Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 44 ft (taller than 92% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 232 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 679 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1996 |
| NID ID | MO31456 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Angry Beaver Lake Dam?
Angry Beaver Lake 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 Angry Beaver Lake Dam?
Angry Beaver Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Angry Beaver Lake Dam built?
Angry Beaver Lake Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Angry Beaver Lake Dam?
Angry Beaver Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Angry Beaver Lake Dam?
Angry Beaver Lake Dam has a dam height of 44 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.
When was Angry Beaver Lake Dam last inspected?
Angry Beaver Lake Dam was last inspected on October 4, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.