Big Foot Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Big Foot Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 2017 and is 9 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 85.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 26 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2017 (9 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11494 |
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 Big Foot Lake Dam?
Big Foot 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 Big Foot Lake Dam?
Big Foot Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Big Foot Lake Dam built?
Big Foot Lake Dam was completed in 2017, making it 9 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 Big Foot Lake Dam?
Big Foot 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 Big Foot Lake Dam?
Big Foot 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 Big Foot Lake Dam last inspected?
Big Foot Lake Dam was last inspected on July 1, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.