Little Hawaii's Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Little Hawaii's Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 18% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 125 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | MO30564 |
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
L C MILES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Little Hawaii's Lake Dam?
Little Hawaii's 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 Little Hawaii's Lake Dam?
Little Hawaii's Lake Dam is owned by L C MILES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Hawaii's Lake Dam built?
Little Hawaii's Lake Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Hawaii's Lake Dam?
Little Hawaii's Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Little Hawaii's Lake Dam?
Little Hawaii's Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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.