Owl Creek Lake Dam

OWL CREEK· St. Francois, Missouri· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Local Government

Key Takeaway

Owl Creek Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 76.3% in MO)
Dam Length550 ft
Max Storage138 acre-ft
Normal Storage91 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area2,850 sq mi
Year Modified2017
NID IDMO32105

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Dam and Reservoir Safety Program

Ownership

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Owl Creek Lake Dam?

Owl Creek 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 Owl Creek Lake Dam?

Owl Creek Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Owl Creek Lake Dam?

Owl Creek Lake Dam has a dam height of 32 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.

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.