Leisure Lake Main Dam
Key Takeaway
Leisure Lake Main Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 58 ft (taller than 97% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 396 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 83 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10874 |
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
leisure lake/ lake calwood hoa
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Leisure Lake Main Dam?
Leisure Lake Main 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 Main Dam?
Leisure Lake Main Dam is owned by leisure lake/ lake calwood hoa (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Leisure Lake Main Dam built?
Leisure Lake Main Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Main Dam?
Leisure Lake Main 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 Main Dam?
Leisure Lake Main Dam has a dam height of 58 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 Leisure Lake Main Dam last inspected?
Leisure Lake Main Dam was last inspected on October 24, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.