Bee Run Lake #1 Dam

BEE RUN· St. Francois, Missouri· Earth· 30 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Bee Run Lake #1 Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. 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	30 ft (taller than 63.5% in MO)
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	96 acre-ft
Normal Storage	60 acre-ft

Surface Area	6 acres
Drainage Area	2,800 sq mi
NID ID	MO31186

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No

State Regulated: No

Ownership

LAKE TIMBERLINE INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bee Run Lake #1 Dam?

Bee Run Lake #1 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 Bee Run Lake #1 Dam?

Bee Run Lake #1 Dam is owned by LAKE TIMBERLINE INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Bee Run Lake #1 Dam?

Bee Run Lake #1 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 Bee Run Lake #1 Dam?

Bee Run Lake #1 Dam has a dam height of 30 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.