Emerald Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Emerald Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 460 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | MO31634 |
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
DUKE CAMPBELL
Private
Nearby Dams
Kirby Dam
Ripley, MO
High Hazard 30 ftUpper Little Black D-2
Ripley, MO
High Hazard 73 ftLower Little Black G-2 Dam
Ripley, MO
High Hazard 55 ftSmith Lake
Ripley, MO
Low Hazard 15 ftUpper Little Black Watershed Dam D- 1
Ripley, MO
Low Hazard 33 ftFourche Creek Wtrshd No. 7
Ripley, MO
High Hazard 68 ftRipley County Lake Dam
Ripley, MO
Significant Hazard 27 ftUpper Little Black Watershed Dam D- 3
Ripley, MO
Low Hazard 29 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Emerald Lake Dam?
Emerald 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 Emerald Lake Dam?
Emerald Lake Dam is owned by DUKE CAMPBELL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Emerald Lake Dam built?
Emerald Lake Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Emerald Lake Dam?
Emerald 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 Emerald Lake Dam?
Emerald Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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.