Otahki Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Otahki Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 49% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 170 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | MO30099 |
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
OTAHKI GIRL SCOUTS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Otahki Lake Dam?
Otahki 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 Otahki Lake Dam?
Otahki Lake Dam is owned by OTAHKI GIRL SCOUTS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Otahki Lake Dam built?
Otahki Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Otahki Lake Dam?
Otahki 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 Otahki Lake Dam?
Otahki Lake Dam has a dam height of 27 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.