Brands Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Brands Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 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 | 35 ft (taller than 85.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 389 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1991 |
| NID ID | MO30357 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Brands Lake Dam?
Brands 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 Brands Lake Dam?
Brands Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Brands Lake Dam built?
Brands Lake Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Brands Lake Dam?
Brands 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 Brands Lake Dam?
Brands 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 Brands Lake Dam last inspected?
Brands Lake Dam was last inspected on December 1, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.