Finger Lakes Dam South
Key Takeaway
Finger Lakes Dam South 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 | 44 ft (taller than 92% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 910 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 585 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 398 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 79 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 936 cfs |
| NID ID | MO12212 |
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
MO. DNR PARKS
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Finger Lakes Dam South?
Finger Lakes Dam South 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 Finger Lakes Dam South?
Finger Lakes Dam South is owned by MO. DNR PARKS (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Finger Lakes Dam South?
Finger Lakes Dam South 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 Finger Lakes Dam South?
Finger Lakes Dam South has a dam height of 44 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 Finger Lakes Dam South last inspected?
Finger Lakes Dam South was last inspected on September 29, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.