Ed Baker #1 Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Ed Baker #1 Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. 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 | 52 ft (taller than 95.7% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 95 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,525 cfs |
| NID ID | MO40193 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ed Baker #1 Lake Dam?
Ed Baker #1 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 Ed Baker #1 Lake Dam?
Ed Baker #1 Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Ed Baker #1 Lake Dam?
Ed Baker #1 Lake Dam has a dam height of 52 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 Ed Baker #1 Lake Dam last inspected?
Ed Baker #1 Lake Dam was last inspected on June 10, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.