Huenefeld Lake Dam

TR-BIG SNI-A-BAR CREEK· Lafayette, Missouri· Built 1970· Earth· 27 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Huenefeld Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 49% in MO)
Dam Length275 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage25 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area173 sq mi
Max Discharge900 cfs
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDMO11977

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

MARVIN HUENEFELD

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Huenefeld Lake Dam?

Huenefeld 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 Huenefeld Lake Dam?

Huenefeld Lake Dam is owned by MARVIN HUENEFELD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Huenefeld Lake Dam built?

Huenefeld Lake Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Huenefeld Lake Dam?

Huenefeld Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Huenefeld Lake Dam?

Huenefeld Lake Dam has a dam height of 27 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.