Edwin A. Pape Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Edwin A. Pape Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 89.7% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 284 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,683 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | MO20043 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF CONCORDIA
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Edwin A. Pape Lake Dam?
Edwin A. Pape Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Edwin A. Pape Lake Dam?
Edwin A. Pape Lake Dam is owned by CITY OF CONCORDIA (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Edwin A. Pape Lake Dam built?
Edwin A. Pape Lake Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Edwin A. Pape Lake Dam?
Edwin A. Pape Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Edwin A. Pape Lake Dam?
Edwin A. Pape Lake Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Edwin A. Pape Lake Dam last inspected?
Edwin A. Pape Lake Dam was last inspected on August 7, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.