Gaines,Henry Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Gaines,Henry Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 73.7% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | MO30618 |
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
HENRY GAINES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gaines,Henry Lake Dam?
Gaines,Henry 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 Gaines,Henry Lake Dam?
Gaines,Henry Lake Dam is owned by HENRY GAINES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gaines,Henry Lake Dam built?
Gaines,Henry 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 Gaines,Henry Lake Dam?
Gaines,Henry Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Gaines,Henry Lake Dam?
Gaines,Henry Lake Dam has a dam height of 31 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.