Lafayette Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lafayette Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 70 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | MO31603 |
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
WILLIAM LAFAYETTE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lafayette Lake Dam?
Lafayette 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 Lafayette Lake Dam?
Lafayette Lake Dam is owned by WILLIAM LAFAYETTE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lafayette Lake Dam built?
Lafayette Lake Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Lafayette Lake Dam?
Lafayette Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lafayette Lake Dam?
Lafayette 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.