Little Dixie Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Little Dixie Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 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 | 41 ft (taller than 90.4% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 1,850 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 196 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,021 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1989 |
| NID ID | MO10888 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
MO DEPT OF CONSERVATION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Little Dixie Lake Dam?
Little Dixie Lake Dam 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 Little Dixie Lake Dam?
Little Dixie Lake Dam is owned by MO DEPT OF CONSERVATION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Dixie Lake Dam built?
Little Dixie Lake Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Little Dixie Lake Dam?
Little Dixie Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Little Dixie Lake Dam?
Little Dixie Lake Dam has a dam height of 41 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 Little Dixie Lake Dam last inspected?
Little Dixie Lake Dam was last inspected on February 8, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.