Ollie Moore Lower Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Ollie Moore Lower Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 5.3% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 570 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | MO31069 |
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 OLLIE MOORE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ollie Moore Lower Lake Dam?
Ollie Moore Lower 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 Ollie Moore Lower Lake Dam?
Ollie Moore Lower Lake Dam is owned by MRS OLLIE MOORE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ollie Moore Lower Lake Dam built?
Ollie Moore Lower Lake Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Ollie Moore Lower Lake Dam?
Ollie Moore Lower Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ollie Moore Lower Lake Dam?
Ollie Moore Lower Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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.