Lake Kitzbuhl Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Kitzbuhl Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 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 | 58 ft (taller than 97% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 520 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 457 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
| NID ID | MO40123 |
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 Kitzbuhl Dam?
Lake Kitzbuhl 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 Kitzbuhl Dam?
Lake Kitzbuhl Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Kitzbuhl Dam built?
Lake Kitzbuhl Dam was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Kitzbuhl Dam?
Lake Kitzbuhl 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 Kitzbuhl Dam?
Lake Kitzbuhl Dam has a dam height of 58 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 Kitzbuhl Dam last inspected?
Lake Kitzbuhl Dam was last inspected on October 14, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.