Carp Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Carp Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 92.6% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 81 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1998 |
| NID ID | MO30217 |
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
ARBORES HOMEOWNERS ASSOC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Carp Lake Dam?
Carp 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 Carp Lake Dam?
Carp Lake Dam is owned by ARBORES HOMEOWNERS ASSOC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Carp Lake Dam built?
Carp Lake Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Carp Lake Dam?
Carp 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 Carp Lake Dam?
Carp Lake Dam has a dam height of 45 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 Carp Lake Dam last inspected?
Carp Lake Dam was last inspected on October 14, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.