Carter Lake Dam-Sec 25 Lower
Key Takeaway
Carter Lake Dam-Sec 25 Lower is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is debris control. 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 | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 690 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | MO20706 |
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
HOWARD CARTER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Carter Lake Dam-Sec 25 Lower?
Carter Lake Dam-Sec 25 Lower 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 Carter Lake Dam-Sec 25 Lower?
Carter Lake Dam-Sec 25 Lower is owned by HOWARD CARTER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Carter Lake Dam-Sec 25 Lower built?
Carter Lake Dam-Sec 25 Lower was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Carter Lake Dam-Sec 25 Lower?
Carter Lake Dam-Sec 25 Lower serves the following purposes: Debris Control, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Carter Lake Dam-Sec 25 Lower?
Carter Lake Dam-Sec 25 Lower 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.