Mallen Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Mallen Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 445 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 90 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 108 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | MO50074 |
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
EUGENE MALLEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mallen Lake Dam?
Mallen 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 Mallen Lake Dam?
Mallen Lake Dam is owned by EUGENE MALLEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mallen Lake Dam built?
Mallen Lake Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Mallen Lake Dam?
Mallen Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Grade Stabilization, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mallen Lake Dam?
Mallen 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.