Land of Lakes Dam
Key Takeaway
Land of Lakes Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1946 and is 80 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 | 30 ft (taller than 63.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 69 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
| NID ID | MO30451 |
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
LAND OF LK IMPROV ASSOC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Land of Lakes Dam?
Land of Lakes 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 Land of Lakes Dam?
Land of Lakes Dam is owned by LAND OF LK IMPROV ASSOC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Land of Lakes Dam built?
Land of Lakes Dam was completed in 1946, making it 80 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 Land of Lakes Dam?
Land of Lakes 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 Land of Lakes Dam?
Land of Lakes Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Land of Lakes Dam last inspected?
Land of Lakes Dam was last inspected on November 29, 1978. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.