Honey Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Honey Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 76.3% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 198 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | MO30261 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
C.R.MARTIN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Honey Lake Dam?
Honey Lake 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 Honey Lake Dam?
Honey Lake Dam is owned by C.R.MARTIN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Honey Lake Dam built?
Honey Lake Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Honey Lake Dam?
Honey 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 Honey Lake Dam?
Honey Lake Dam has a dam height of 32 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.