Land of Lakes Dam North
Key Takeaway
Land of Lakes Dam North is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 490 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11994 |
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
LAND OF LAKES SUBDVSION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Land of Lakes Dam North?
Land of Lakes Dam North 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 Land of Lakes Dam North?
Land of Lakes Dam North is owned by LAND OF LAKES SUBDVSION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Land of Lakes Dam North built?
Land of Lakes Dam North was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 North?
Land of Lakes Dam North 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 North?
Land of Lakes Dam North has a dam height of 25 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.