Carter Lake Dam-Sec 25 Upper
Key Takeaway
Carter Lake Dam-Sec 25 Upper is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 45 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | MO20707 |
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 Upper?
Carter Lake Dam-Sec 25 Upper 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 Upper?
Carter Lake Dam-Sec 25 Upper 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 Upper built?
Carter Lake Dam-Sec 25 Upper was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Upper?
Carter Lake Dam-Sec 25 Upper serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Debris Control. 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 Upper?
Carter Lake Dam-Sec 25 Upper has a dam height of 25 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.