Kelley Lake Dam (Dry)
Key Takeaway
Kelley Lake Dam (Dry) is classified as high hazard in Missouri. Its primary use is other. 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 | 20 ft (taller than 7.1% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 235 sq mi |
| NID ID | MO10787 |
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
HAZEL KELLEY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Kelley Lake Dam (Dry)?
Kelley Lake Dam (Dry) 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 Kelley Lake Dam (Dry)?
Kelley Lake Dam (Dry) is owned by HAZEL KELLEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Kelley Lake Dam (Dry)?
Kelley Lake Dam (Dry) serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Kelley Lake Dam (Dry)?
Kelley Lake Dam (Dry) has a dam height of 20 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.