Meadow Lake Estates Dam

Clay, Missouri· Built 2000· Earth· 47 ft tall
High Hazard Private

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 Length745 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage400 acre-ft
Normal Storage260 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge696 cfs
Year Completed2000 (26 years old)
Year Modified2000
NID IDMO12416

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: Yes
Last Inspection: March 30, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Dam and Reservoir Safety Program

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.