Curt Lee Dam
Key Takeaway
Curt Lee Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 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 | 34 ft (taller than 82.3% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 338 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Drainage Area | 873 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10664 |
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
CURT LEE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Curt Lee Dam?
Curt Lee 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 Curt Lee Dam?
Curt Lee Dam is owned by CURT LEE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Curt Lee Dam built?
Curt Lee Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Curt Lee Dam?
Curt Lee Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Curt Lee Dam?
Curt Lee Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Curt Lee Dam last inspected?
Curt Lee Dam was last inspected on May 15, 1979. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.