Manley Lake Dam

ROMAINE CREEK· Jefferson, Missouri· Earth· 20 ft tall
High Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Manley 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 20 ft (taller than 7.1% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage11 acre-ft
Normal Storage7 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area38 sq mi
NID IDMO31907

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

MR. ED MANLEY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Manley Lake Dam?

Manley 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 Manley Lake Dam?

Manley Lake Dam is owned by MR. ED MANLEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Manley Lake Dam?

Manley Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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.