Meadow Lake Estates Dam
Key Takeaway
Meadow Lake Estates Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. 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 | 47 ft (taller than 93.7% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 745 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 696 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2000 |
| NID ID | MO12416 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Meadow Lake Estates Dam?
Meadow Lake Estates 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 Meadow Lake Estates Dam?
Meadow Lake Estates Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Meadow Lake Estates Dam built?
Meadow Lake Estates Dam was completed in 2000, making it 26 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Meadow Lake Estates Dam?
Meadow Lake Estates Dam has a dam height of 47 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 Meadow Lake Estates Dam last inspected?
Meadow Lake Estates Dam was last inspected on March 30, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.