Columbia Mun Golf Course Lower L. Dam

TRIBUTARY TO HARMONY CREEK· Boone, Missouri· Built 1953· Earth· 15 ft tall
High Hazard Irrigation Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Columbia Mun Golf Course Lower L. Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. 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 15 ft (taller than 1.7% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage24 acre-ft
Normal Storage9 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area150 sq mi
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)
NID IDMO10895

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 13, 1978
State Regulated: No

Ownership

CITY OF COLUMBIA

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Columbia Mun Golf Course Lower L. Dam?

Columbia Mun Golf Course Lower L. 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 Columbia Mun Golf Course Lower L. Dam?

Columbia Mun Golf Course Lower L. Dam is owned by CITY OF COLUMBIA (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Columbia Mun Golf Course Lower L. Dam built?

Columbia Mun Golf Course Lower L. Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Columbia Mun Golf Course Lower L. Dam?

Columbia Mun Golf Course Lower L. Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Columbia Mun Golf Course Lower L. Dam?

Columbia Mun Golf Course Lower L. Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Columbia Mun Golf Course Lower L. Dam last inspected?

Columbia Mun Golf Course Lower L. Dam was last inspected on September 13, 1978. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.