Bunker Hill Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Bunker Hill Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 7.1% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 72 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11963 |
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
CITY OF CALDWELL
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Bunker Hill Lake Dam?
Bunker Hill 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 Bunker Hill Lake Dam?
Bunker Hill Lake Dam is owned by CITY OF CALDWELL (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bunker Hill Lake Dam built?
Bunker Hill Lake Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Bunker Hill Lake Dam?
Bunker Hill 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 Bunker Hill Lake Dam?
Bunker Hill Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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.