Marian Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Marian Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 48 ft (taller than 94.2% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 432 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 85 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1990 |
| NID ID | MO30016 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Marian Lake Dam?
Marian 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 Marian Lake Dam?
Marian Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Marian Lake Dam built?
Marian Lake Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Marian Lake Dam?
Marian Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Marian Lake Dam?
Marian Lake Dam has a dam height of 48 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.
When was Marian Lake Dam last inspected?
Marian Lake Dam was last inspected on March 31, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.