Lake of The Oaks Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake of The Oaks Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 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 | 34 ft (taller than 82.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 990 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 880 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 900 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,630 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10133 |
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
BEN KNAPP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake of The Oaks Dam?
Lake of The Oaks 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 of The Oaks Dam?
Lake of The Oaks Dam is owned by BEN KNAPP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake of The Oaks Dam built?
Lake of The Oaks Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 of The Oaks Dam?
Lake of The Oaks 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 of The Oaks Dam?
Lake of The Oaks Dam has a dam height of 34 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 of The Oaks Dam last inspected?
Lake of The Oaks Dam was last inspected on August 13, 1990. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.