Castelenovo Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Castelenovo Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 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 | 37 ft (taller than 87.2% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 325 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1991 |
| NID ID | MO30793 |
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 Castelenovo Lake Dam?
Castelenovo 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 Castelenovo Lake Dam?
Castelenovo Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Castelenovo Lake Dam built?
Castelenovo Lake Dam 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 Castelenovo Lake Dam?
Castelenovo 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 Castelenovo Lake Dam?
Castelenovo Lake Dam has a dam height of 37 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 Castelenovo Lake Dam last inspected?
Castelenovo Lake Dam was last inspected on March 29, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.