O'Keefe Lake
Key Takeaway
O'Keefe Lake is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 63.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 85 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 30 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | MO50423 |
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
JOSEPH O'KEEFE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of O'Keefe Lake?
O'Keefe Lake 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 O'Keefe Lake?
O'Keefe Lake is owned by JOSEPH O'KEEFE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was O'Keefe Lake built?
O'Keefe Lake was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 O'Keefe Lake?
O'Keefe Lake 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 O'Keefe Lake?
O'Keefe Lake has a dam height of 30 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.