Grant Lake Dam - South
Key Takeaway
Grant Lake Dam - South is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 20 ft (taller than 7.1% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 200 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10053 |
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
CLAUDE S GRANT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Grant Lake Dam - South?
Grant Lake 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 Grant Lake Dam - South?
Grant Lake Dam - South is owned by CLAUDE S GRANT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Grant Lake Dam - South built?
Grant Lake Dam - South was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Grant Lake Dam - South?
Grant Lake Dam - South serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation, Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Grant Lake Dam - South?
Grant Lake Dam - South has a dam height of 20 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.