Garofalo Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Garofalo Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 20.3% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 62 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | MO31592 |
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
JOHN & LAURA THOMPSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Garofalo Lake Dam?
Garofalo 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 Garofalo Lake Dam?
Garofalo Lake Dam is owned by JOHN & LAURA THOMPSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Garofalo Lake Dam built?
Garofalo Lake Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Garofalo Lake Dam?
Garofalo 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 Garofalo Lake Dam?
Garofalo Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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.