Echo Lake Ranch Dam
Key Takeaway
Echo Lake Ranch Dam is classified as significant hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1944 and is 82 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 7.1% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 300 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
| NID ID | MO31925 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MR. BILL HEADY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Echo Lake Ranch Dam?
Echo Lake Ranch Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Echo Lake Ranch Dam?
Echo Lake Ranch Dam is owned by MR. BILL HEADY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Echo Lake Ranch Dam built?
Echo Lake Ranch Dam was completed in 1944, making it 82 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 Echo Lake Ranch Dam?
Echo Lake Ranch 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 Echo Lake Ranch Dam?
Echo Lake Ranch Dam has a dam height of 20 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.