Lovins Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lovins Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 20.3% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 35 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | MO40044 |
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
GEORGE D LOVINS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lovins Lake Dam?
Lovins 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 Lovins Lake Dam?
Lovins Lake Dam is owned by GEORGE D LOVINS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lovins Lake Dam built?
Lovins 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 Lovins Lake Dam?
Lovins Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Irrigation, Recreation, Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lovins Lake Dam?
Lovins Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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.