Memory Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Memory Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 43.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 362 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 90 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | MO30198 |
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
MRS. SELMA WISEMAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Memory Lake Dam?
Memory 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 Memory Lake Dam?
Memory Lake Dam is owned by MRS. SELMA WISEMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Memory Lake Dam built?
Memory Lake Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Memory Lake Dam?
Memory 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 Memory Lake Dam?
Memory Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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.