Land of Lakes Dam South
Key Takeaway
Land of Lakes Dam South is classified as low hazard in Missouri. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 63.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 120 sq mi |
| NID ID | MO11993 |
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 South?
Land of Lakes Dam South 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 South?
Land of Lakes Dam South is owned by LAND OF LAKES-SUBDVSION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Land of Lakes Dam South?
Land of Lakes Dam South 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 South?
Land of Lakes Dam South 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.