Indian Hills Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Indian Hills Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 50 ft (taller than 95% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 8.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8.9K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 355 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 17,292 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1992 |
| NID ID | MO30075 |
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
INDIAN HILLS PROP OWNERS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Indian Hills Lake Dam?
Indian Hills 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 Indian Hills Lake Dam?
Indian Hills Lake Dam is owned by INDIAN HILLS PROP OWNERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Indian Hills Lake Dam built?
Indian Hills Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Hills Lake Dam?
Indian Hills 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 Indian Hills Lake Dam?
Indian Hills Lake Dam has a dam height of 50 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 Hills Lake Dam last inspected?
Indian Hills Lake Dam was last inspected on April 20, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.