Indian Creek Hills Lower Lake
Key Takeaway
Indian Creek Hills Lower Lake is classified as significant hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 54 ft (taller than 96.1% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 615 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 368 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 267 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2001 |
| NID ID | MO30091 |
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
INDIAN CREEK HILLS POA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Indian Creek Hills Lower Lake?
Indian Creek Hills Lower Lake 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 Indian Creek Hills Lower Lake?
Indian Creek Hills Lower Lake is owned by INDIAN CREEK HILLS POA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Indian Creek Hills Lower Lake built?
Indian Creek Hills Lower Lake was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Indian Creek Hills Lower Lake?
Indian Creek Hills Lower Lake 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 Indian Creek Hills Lower Lake?
Indian Creek Hills Lower Lake has a dam height of 54 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 Indian Creek Hills Lower Lake last inspected?
Indian Creek Hills Lower Lake was last inspected on March 3, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.