Cedar Hill Lake No. 3 Dam
Key Takeaway
Cedar Hill Lake No. 3 Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 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 | 28 ft (taller than 54.3% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 36 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
| NID ID | MO31020 |
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
PROPERTY OWNERS CORPORA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cedar Hill Lake No. 3 Dam?
Cedar Hill Lake No. 3 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 Cedar Hill Lake No. 3 Dam?
Cedar Hill Lake No. 3 Dam is owned by PROPERTY OWNERS CORPORA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cedar Hill Lake No. 3 Dam built?
Cedar Hill Lake No. 3 Dam was completed in 1949, making it 77 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 Cedar Hill Lake No. 3 Dam?
Cedar Hill Lake No. 3 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 Cedar Hill Lake No. 3 Dam?
Cedar Hill Lake No. 3 Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Cedar Hill Lake No. 3 Dam last inspected?
Cedar Hill Lake No. 3 Dam was last inspected on October 3, 1978. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.