Love Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Love Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is fire protection. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 51 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 128 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11127 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MARTHA LOVE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Love Lake Dam?
Love Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Love Lake Dam?
Love Lake Dam is owned by MARTHA LOVE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Love Lake Dam built?
Love Lake Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Love Lake Dam?
Love 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 Love Lake Dam?
Love Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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.