North Hills Estate Surbd Lake Dam

TR-CAPE LA CROIX CREEK· Cape Girardeau, Missouri· Built 1971· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

North Hills Estate Surbd Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 54.3% in MO)
Dam Length475 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage126 acre-ft
Normal Storage86 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area432 sq mi
Max Discharge25 cfs
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)
NID IDMO30950

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

NORTH HILLS ESTATE SUBD.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of North Hills Estate Surbd Lake Dam?

North Hills Estate Surbd 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 North Hills Estate Surbd Lake Dam?

North Hills Estate Surbd Lake Dam is owned by NORTH HILLS ESTATE SUBD. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was North Hills Estate Surbd Lake Dam built?

North Hills Estate Surbd Lake Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 North Hills Estate Surbd Lake Dam?

North Hills Estate Surbd Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is North Hills Estate Surbd Lake Dam?

North Hills Estate Surbd Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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.

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.