Oscie Ora Acres Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Oscie Ora Acres Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 1.7% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 441 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Drainage Area | 200 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | MO20276 |
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
OSCIE ORA ACRES DVLP CO
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Oscie Ora Acres Lake Dam?
Oscie Ora Acres 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 Oscie Ora Acres Lake Dam?
Oscie Ora Acres Lake Dam is owned by OSCIE ORA ACRES DVLP CO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Oscie Ora Acres Lake Dam built?
Oscie Ora Acres Lake Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Oscie Ora Acres Lake Dam?
Oscie Ora Acres Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Oscie Ora Acres Lake Dam?
Oscie Ora Acres Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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.