Cool Valley Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Cool Valley Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 89.7% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,311 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | MO30554 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cool Valley Lake Dam?
Cool Valley 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 Cool Valley Lake Dam?
Cool Valley Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cool Valley Lake Dam built?
Cool Valley Lake Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Cool Valley Lake Dam?
Cool Valley 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 Cool Valley Lake Dam?
Cool Valley Lake Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Cool Valley Lake Dam last inspected?
Cool Valley Lake Dam was last inspected on July 26, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.