Hinton Lake Dam No 2

TR-SAND CREEK· Henry, Missouri· Built 1977· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Grade Stabilization Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Hinton Lake Dam No 2 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 1.7% in MO)
Dam Length890 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage119 acre-ft
Normal Storage66 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area51 sq mi
Max Discharge51 cfs
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDMO50212

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

CHARLES HINTON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hinton Lake Dam No 2?

Hinton Lake Dam No 2 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 Hinton Lake Dam No 2?

Hinton Lake Dam No 2 is owned by CHARLES HINTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hinton Lake Dam No 2 built?

Hinton Lake Dam No 2 was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Hinton Lake Dam No 2?

Hinton Lake Dam No 2 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 Hinton Lake Dam No 2?

Hinton Lake Dam No 2 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.