Odessa Hills Lake Dam

EAST FORK SNI A BAR CREEK· Lafayette, Missouri· Earth· 23 ft tall
High Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Odessa Hills 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 23 ft (taller than 18% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage135 acre-ft
Normal Storage84 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area756 sq mi
NID IDMO10534

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: May 13, 1980
State Regulated: No

Ownership

CHURCH OF LATTER DAY SNT

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Odessa Hills Lake Dam?

Odessa Hills 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 Odessa Hills Lake Dam?

Odessa Hills Lake Dam is owned by CHURCH OF LATTER DAY SNT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Odessa Hills Lake Dam?

Odessa Hills Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Odessa Hills Lake Dam last inspected?

Odessa Hills Lake Dam was last inspected on May 13, 1980. 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.