Fair Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Fair Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 82.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 262 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 74 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11783 |
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
LEONARD FAIR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fair Lake Dam?
Fair 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 Fair Lake Dam?
Fair Lake Dam is owned by LEONARD FAIR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fair Lake Dam built?
Fair Lake Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Fair Lake Dam?
Fair Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Grade Stabilization, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Fair Lake Dam?
Fair Lake Dam has a dam height of 34 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.