Luecke Lake Dam

TR-LITTLE SANDY CREEK· Lincoln, Missouri· Built 1973· Earth· 25 ft tall
High Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Luecke Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is other. 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 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage201 acre-ft
Normal Storage125 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area470 sq mi
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)
NID IDMO10922

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

RALPH LUECKE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Luecke Lake Dam?

Luecke 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 Luecke Lake Dam?

Luecke Lake Dam is owned by RALPH LUECKE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Luecke Lake Dam built?

Luecke 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 Luecke Lake Dam?

Luecke Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Luecke Lake Dam?

Luecke 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.