Pleasure Hills Estates Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Pleasure Hills Estates Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 334 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 50 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10626 |
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
NELSON BRASSFIELD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pleasure Hills Estates Lake Dam?
Pleasure Hills Estates 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 Pleasure Hills Estates Lake Dam?
Pleasure Hills Estates Lake Dam is owned by NELSON BRASSFIELD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pleasure Hills Estates Lake Dam built?
Pleasure Hills Estates Lake Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Pleasure Hills Estates Lake Dam?
Pleasure Hills Estates 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 Pleasure Hills Estates Lake Dam?
Pleasure Hills Estates Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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.