Eagle Sky Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Eagle Sky Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 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 | 57 ft (taller than 96.8% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 376 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 110 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1993 |
| NID ID | MO30007 |
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
EAGLE SKY FOUNDATION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Eagle Sky Lake Dam?
Eagle Sky Lake 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 Eagle Sky Lake Dam?
Eagle Sky Lake Dam is owned by EAGLE SKY FOUNDATION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Eagle Sky Lake Dam built?
Eagle Sky Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Eagle Sky Lake Dam?
Eagle Sky 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 Eagle Sky Lake Dam?
Eagle Sky Lake Dam has a dam height of 57 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 Eagle Sky Lake Dam last inspected?
Eagle Sky Lake Dam was last inspected on August 19, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.