Baring & Baring Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Baring & Baring Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1918 and is 108 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 85.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 784 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 82 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,333 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1918 (108 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10010 |
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
BARING COUNTRY CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Baring & Baring Lake Dam?
Baring & Baring 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 Baring & Baring Lake Dam?
Baring & Baring Lake Dam is owned by BARING COUNTRY CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Baring & Baring Lake Dam built?
Baring & Baring Lake Dam was completed in 1918, making it 108 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 Baring & Baring Lake Dam?
Baring & Baring Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Baring & Baring Lake Dam?
Baring & Baring Lake Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Baring & Baring Lake Dam last inspected?
Baring & Baring Lake Dam was last inspected on May 6, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.