Pieper Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Pieper Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 54.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 102 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 160 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | MO30803 |
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
FRED PIEPER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pieper Lake Dam?
Pieper 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 Pieper Lake Dam?
Pieper Lake Dam is owned by FRED PIEPER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pieper Lake Dam built?
Pieper Lake Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Pieper Lake Dam?
Pieper Lake Dam 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 Pieper Lake Dam?
Pieper Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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.