Conception Abbey Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Conception Abbey Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 13.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 610 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 218 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 340 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | MO50382 |
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
CONCEPTION ABBEY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Conception Abbey Lake Dam?
Conception Abbey 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 Conception Abbey Lake Dam?
Conception Abbey Lake Dam is owned by CONCEPTION ABBEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Conception Abbey Lake Dam built?
Conception Abbey Lake Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Conception Abbey Lake Dam?
Conception Abbey Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Grade Stabilization, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Conception Abbey Lake Dam?
Conception Abbey Lake Dam has a dam height of 21 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.