Lake Maxwell Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Maxwell Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 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 | 80 ft (taller than 99.1% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 1,540 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 107 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,607 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1998 |
| NID ID | MO32039 |
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
NORBERT SANDBOTHE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Maxwell Dam?
Lake Maxwell 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 Maxwell Dam?
Lake Maxwell Dam is owned by NORBERT SANDBOTHE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Maxwell Dam built?
Lake Maxwell Dam was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 Maxwell Dam?
Lake Maxwell 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 Maxwell Dam?
Lake Maxwell Dam has a dam height of 80 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 Maxwell Dam last inspected?
Lake Maxwell Dam was last inspected on September 30, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.