Holiday Acres Lake Upstream Dam

NORTH FORK,WALNUT CREEK· Randolph, Missouri· Built 1966· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Holiday Acres Lake Upstream Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage535 acre-ft
Normal Storage280 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Drainage Area829 sq mi
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)
NID IDMO10637

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

HOLIDAY ACRES OWN ASSN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Holiday Acres Lake Upstream Dam?

Holiday Acres Lake Upstream 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 Holiday Acres Lake Upstream Dam?

Holiday Acres Lake Upstream Dam is owned by HOLIDAY ACRES OWN ASSN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Holiday Acres Lake Upstream Dam built?

Holiday Acres Lake Upstream Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Holiday Acres Lake Upstream Dam?

Holiday Acres Lake Upstream 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 Holiday Acres Lake Upstream Dam?

Holiday Acres Lake Upstream Dam has a dam height of 25 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.