Keane Lake Dam

TR-NORTH MOREAU CREEK· Moniteau, Missouri· Built 1976· Earth· 25 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Keane Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 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 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area190 sq mi
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
NID IDMO31763

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

JOHN KEANE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Keane Lake Dam?

Keane 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 Keane Lake Dam?

Keane Lake Dam is owned by JOHN KEANE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Keane Lake Dam built?

Keane Lake Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Keane Lake Dam?

Keane 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 Keane Lake Dam?

Keane Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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.