Gray Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Gray Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 810 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 368 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 239 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 175 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 80 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | MO50207 |
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
CECIL GRAY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gray Lake Dam?
Gray 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 Gray Lake Dam?
Gray Lake Dam is owned by CECIL GRAY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gray Lake Dam built?
Gray Lake Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Gray Lake Dam?
Gray Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Grade Stabilization, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Gray Lake Dam?
Gray 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.