Little Otter Creek Lo-1 Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Little Otter Creek Lo-1 Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. 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 | 82 ft (taller than 99.2% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 2,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 13.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 345 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| NID ID | MO40181 |
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
Phillips Hardy
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Little Otter Creek Lo-1 Lake Dam?
Little Otter Creek Lo-1 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 Otter Creek Lo-1 Lake Dam?
Little Otter Creek Lo-1 Lake Dam is owned by Phillips Hardy (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Little Otter Creek Lo-1 Lake Dam?
Little Otter Creek Lo-1 Lake Dam has a dam height of 82 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.