Hart Development Lake Dam Sect 10

LOST CREEK· Dent, Missouri· Built 1960· Earth· 30 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Hart Development Lake Dam Sect 10 is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. 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	30 ft (taller than 63.5% in MO)
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	835 acre-ft
Normal Storage	520 acre-ft

Surface Area	52 acres
Drainage Area	4,800 sq mi
Year Completed	1960 (66 years old)
NID ID	MO30264

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No

State Regulated: No

Ownership

HART DEV INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hart Development Lake Dam Sect 10?

Hart Development Lake Dam Sect 10 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 Hart Development Lake Dam Sect 10?

Hart Development Lake Dam Sect 10 is owned by HART DEV INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hart Development Lake Dam Sect 10 built?

Hart Development Lake Dam Sect 10 was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Hart Development Lake Dam Sect 10?

Hart Development Lake Dam Sect 10 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 Hart Development Lake Dam Sect 10?

Hart Development Lake Dam Sect 10 has a dam height of 30 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.