Lake Valley Farm Dam

UNNAMED TRIB OF DRY FORK· Warren, Missouri· Earth· 40 ft tall
High Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Lake Valley Farm Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. 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 40 ft (taller than 89.7% in MO)
Dam Length970 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage314 acre-ft
Normal Storage142 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,678 cfs
NID IDMO40172

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: August 19, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Dam and Reservoir Safety Program

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Valley Farm Dam?

Lake Valley Farm 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 Valley Farm Dam?

Lake Valley Farm Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Lake Valley Farm Dam?

Lake Valley Farm Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Valley Farm Dam last inspected?

Lake Valley Farm Dam was last inspected on August 19, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.