Lehenbauer Lake Dam-Sect 35

TR-ROCKY BRANCH· Callaway, Missouri· Built 1974· Earth· 20 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lehenbauer Lake Dam-Sect 35 is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 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 20 ft (taller than 7.1% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage482 acre-ft
Normal Storage300 acre-ft
Surface Area45 acres
Drainage Area460 sq mi
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)
NID IDMO10912

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: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

HARRY LEHENBAUER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lehenbauer Lake Dam-Sect 35?

Lehenbauer Lake Dam-Sect 35 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 Lehenbauer Lake Dam-Sect 35?

Lehenbauer Lake Dam-Sect 35 is owned by HARRY LEHENBAUER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lehenbauer Lake Dam-Sect 35 built?

Lehenbauer Lake Dam-Sect 35 was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Lehenbauer Lake Dam-Sect 35?

Lehenbauer Lake Dam-Sect 35 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 Lehenbauer Lake Dam-Sect 35?

Lehenbauer Lake Dam-Sect 35 has a dam height of 20 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.

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.