Far West Stake Rlds Church Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Far West Stake Rlds Church Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 45 sq mi |
| NID ID | MO11896 |
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
FAR WST STAKE RLDS CHRCH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Far West Stake Rlds Church Lake Dam?
Far West Stake Rlds Church 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 Far West Stake Rlds Church Lake Dam?
Far West Stake Rlds Church Lake Dam is owned by FAR WST STAKE RLDS CHRCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Far West Stake Rlds Church Lake Dam?
Far West Stake Rlds Church 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 Far West Stake Rlds Church Lake Dam?
Far West Stake Rlds Church 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.