Charity Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Charity Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 88.1% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 26 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11030 |
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
MO DEPT OF CONSERVATION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Charity Lake Dam?
Charity 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 Charity Lake Dam?
Charity Lake Dam is owned by MO DEPT OF CONSERVATION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Charity Lake Dam built?
Charity Lake Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Charity Lake Dam?
Charity 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 Charity Lake Dam?
Charity Lake Dam has a dam height of 38 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 Charity Lake Dam last inspected?
Charity Lake Dam was last inspected on October 10, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.