Hickory Hills Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Hickory Hills Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 79.3% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 42 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11324 |
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 L MCANDREWS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hickory Hills Lake Dam?
Hickory Hills 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 Hickory Hills Lake Dam?
Hickory Hills Lake Dam is owned by JOHN L MCANDREWS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hickory Hills Lake Dam built?
Hickory Hills Lake Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Hickory Hills Lake Dam?
Hickory Hills 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 Hickory Hills Lake Dam?
Hickory Hills Lake Dam has a dam height of 33 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.