Ed'S Lake A Dam

Unnamed Tributary· Macon, Missouri· Built 2005· Earth· 43 ft tall

High Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Ed'S Lake A Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. 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	43 ft (taller than 91.5% in MO)
Dam Length	618 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	543 acre-ft
Normal Storage	413 acre-ft

Surface Area	31 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
Year Completed	2005 (21 years old)
NID ID	MO40141

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: August 11, 2021

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: Dam and Reservoir Safety Program

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ed'S Lake A Dam?

Ed'S Lake A 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'S Lake A Dam?

Ed'S Lake A Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ed'S Lake A Dam built?

Ed'S Lake A Dam was completed in 2005, making it 21 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Ed'S Lake A Dam?

Ed'S Lake A Dam has a dam height of 43 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'S Lake A Dam last inspected?

Ed'S Lake A Dam was last inspected on August 11, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.