Barnes Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Barnes Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 2015 and is 11 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 82.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Max Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2015 (11 years old) |
| NID ID | MO32098 |
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
EDDIE BARNES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Barnes Lake Dam?
Barnes 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 Barnes Lake Dam?
Barnes Lake Dam is owned by EDDIE BARNES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Barnes Lake Dam built?
Barnes Lake Dam was completed in 2015, making it 11 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Barnes Lake Dam?
Barnes Lake Dam has a dam height of 34 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.