Barber Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Barber Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 57 ft (taller than 96.8% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 1,845 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 130 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 381 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1993 |
| NID ID | MO20570 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ANTHONY BARBER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Barber Lake Dam?
Barber Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Barber Lake Dam?
Barber Lake Dam is owned by ANTHONY BARBER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Barber Lake Dam built?
Barber Lake Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Barber Lake Dam?
Barber Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Barber Lake Dam?
Barber Lake Dam has a dam height of 57 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 Barber Lake Dam last inspected?
Barber Lake Dam was last inspected on October 26, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.