Hoblitzelle Upper Lake Dam

TR MISSOURI RIVER· St. Charles, Missouri· Earth· 34 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Hoblitzelle Upper Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. 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	34 ft (taller than 82.3% in MO)
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	91 acre-ft
Normal Storage	45 acre-ft

Surface Area	5 acres
Drainage Area	90 sq mi
NID ID	MO30293

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

ALVIN D. VITT

Private

Nearby Dams

Hoblitzelle Lower Lake Dam

St. Charles, MO

Low Hazard 24 ft

Siem Lake Dam

St. Charles, MO

Significant Hazard 23 ft

Schultehenrich,Robert Dam

St. Charles, MO

High Hazard 30 ft

Hinnah Lake Dam

St. Charles, MO

Low Hazard 30 ft

Tobben Lake Dam

Warren, MO

Low Hazard 34 ft

Bair Lake Dam

St. Charles, MO

High Hazard 32 ft

Parker's Dam

St. Charles, MO

Low Hazard 25 ft

Voelkerding Lake Dam

Warren, MO

High Hazard 31 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hoblitzelle Upper Lake Dam?

Hoblitzelle Upper 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 Hoblitzelle Upper Lake Dam?

Hoblitzelle Upper Lake Dam is owned by ALVIN D. VITT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Hoblitzelle Upper Lake Dam?

Hoblitzelle Upper 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 Hoblitzelle Upper Lake Dam?

Hoblitzelle Upper Lake Dam has a dam height of 34 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.