Lake Mizzou Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Mizzou Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 7.1% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 26 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10281 |
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
H & W MEINERSHAGEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Mizzou Dam?
Lake Mizzou 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 Lake Mizzou Dam?
Lake Mizzou Dam is owned by H & W MEINERSHAGEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Mizzou Dam built?
Lake Mizzou Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Mizzou Dam?
Lake Mizzou Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Grade Stabilization, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Mizzou Dam?
Lake Mizzou Dam has a dam height of 20 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.