Milner Lake Dam

MERAMEC· St. Louis, Missouri· Earth· 34 ft tall
High Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Milner 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 34 ft (taller than 82.3% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage69 acre-ft
Normal Storage57 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area26 sq mi
NID IDMO32040

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
Last Inspection: July 18, 1996
State Regulated: No

Ownership

BRENT MILNER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Milner Lake Dam?

Milner 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 Milner Lake Dam?

Milner Lake Dam is owned by BRENT MILNER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Milner Lake Dam?

Milner Lake Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Milner Lake Dam last inspected?

Milner Lake Dam was last inspected on July 18, 1996. 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.