Lake Lincoln Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Lincoln Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 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 | 69 ft (taller than 98.4% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 535 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 815 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,776 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1988 |
| NID ID | MO10215 |
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
MO. DNR PARKS
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Lincoln Dam?
Lake Lincoln 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 Lincoln Dam?
Lake Lincoln Dam is owned by MO. DNR PARKS (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Lincoln Dam built?
Lake Lincoln Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Lincoln Dam?
Lake Lincoln 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 Lincoln Dam?
Lake Lincoln Dam has a dam height of 69 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 Lincoln Dam last inspected?
Lake Lincoln Dam was last inspected on August 5, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.