Lake Heron Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Heron Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 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 | 44 ft (taller than 92% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,123 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2000 |
| NID ID | MO30085 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Heron Dam?
Lake Heron 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 Lake Heron Dam?
Lake Heron Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Heron Dam built?
Lake Heron Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Lake Heron Dam?
Lake Heron 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 Lake Heron Dam?
Lake Heron Dam has a dam height of 44 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 Lake Heron Dam last inspected?
Lake Heron Dam was last inspected on September 15, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.