Hidden Lakes #5
Key Takeaway
Hidden Lakes #5 is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. 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 | 53 ft (taller than 95.9% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2011 |
| NID ID | MO40180 |
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
TAN TAR A ESTATES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hidden Lakes #5?
Hidden Lakes #5 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 Hidden Lakes #5?
Hidden Lakes #5 is owned by TAN TAR A ESTATES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hidden Lakes #5 built?
Hidden Lakes #5 was completed in 1970, making it 56 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Hidden Lakes #5?
Hidden Lakes #5 has a dam height of 53 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.
When was Hidden Lakes #5 last inspected?
Hidden Lakes #5 was last inspected on June 24, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.