Lewis Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lewis Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 5.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 820 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 107 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11211 |
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
E. EUGENE LEWIS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lewis Lake Dam?
Lewis 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 Lewis Lake Dam?
Lewis Lake Dam is owned by E. EUGENE LEWIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lewis Lake Dam built?
Lewis Lake Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Lewis Lake Dam?
Lewis Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lewis Lake Dam?
Lewis Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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.