Holmes Family Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Holmes Family Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 2012 and is 14 years old. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 88.1% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,811 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2012 |
| NID ID | MO40185 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
STEVE HOLMES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Holmes Family Lake Dam?
Holmes Family Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Holmes Family Lake Dam?
Holmes Family Lake Dam is owned by STEVE HOLMES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Holmes Family Lake Dam built?
Holmes Family Lake Dam was completed in 2012, making it 14 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Holmes Family Lake Dam?
Holmes Family Lake Dam has a dam height of 38 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 Holmes Family Lake Dam last inspected?
Holmes Family Lake Dam was last inspected on October 20, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.