Leprechaun Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Leprechaun Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 89.7% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 204 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1987 |
| NID ID | MO31443 |
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
ALAN MOORE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Leprechaun Lake Dam?
Leprechaun 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 Leprechaun Lake Dam?
Leprechaun Lake Dam is owned by ALAN MOORE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Leprechaun Lake Dam built?
Leprechaun Lake Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Leprechaun Lake Dam?
Leprechaun 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 Leprechaun Lake Dam?
Leprechaun Lake Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Leprechaun Lake Dam last inspected?
Leprechaun Lake Dam was last inspected on March 26, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.