Incline Village Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Incline Village Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. 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 | 48 ft (taller than 94.2% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 684 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 140 acres |
| Drainage Area | 27 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 26,242 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11041 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
INCLINE VILLAGE BOARD OF
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Incline Village Lake Dam?
Incline Village 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 Incline Village Lake Dam?
Incline Village Lake Dam is owned by INCLINE VILLAGE BOARD OF (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Incline Village Lake Dam built?
Incline Village Lake Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Incline Village Lake Dam?
Incline Village 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 Incline Village Lake Dam?
Incline Village Lake Dam has a dam height of 48 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 Incline Village Lake Dam last inspected?
Incline Village Lake Dam was last inspected on April 5, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.