Leisure Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Leisure Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1937 and is 89 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 76.3% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 805 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 548 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 47 acres |
| Drainage Area | 990 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10118 |
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
GILBERT EVANS, PRESIDENT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Leisure Lake Dam?
Leisure Lake Dam 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 Leisure Lake Dam?
Leisure Lake Dam is owned by GILBERT EVANS, PRESIDENT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Leisure Lake Dam built?
Leisure Lake Dam was completed in 1937, making it 89 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 Leisure Lake Dam?
Leisure Lake 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 Leisure Lake Dam?
Leisure Lake Dam has a dam height of 32 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.