Hines Section 10 Lake Dam

TR TO BEECHAM BRANCH CLEAR CR· Vernon, Missouri· Built 1972· Earth· 15 ft tall
High Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Hines Section 10 Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. 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 15 ft (taller than 1.7% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage136 acre-ft
Normal Storage85 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area270 sq mi
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDMO20064

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

FLOYD HINES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hines Section 10 Lake Dam?

Hines Section 10 Lake Dam 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 Hines Section 10 Lake Dam?

Hines Section 10 Lake Dam is owned by FLOYD HINES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hines Section 10 Lake Dam built?

Hines Section 10 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 Hines Section 10 Lake Dam?

Hines Section 10 Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Hines Section 10 Lake Dam?

Hines Section 10 Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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.