Rhine Valley Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Rhine Valley Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 39 ft (taller than 89% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 1,085 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 416 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 305 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,677 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
| NID ID | MO40152 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rhine Valley Lake Dam?
Rhine Valley Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Rhine Valley Lake Dam?
Rhine Valley Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rhine Valley Lake Dam built?
Rhine Valley Lake Dam was completed in 2006, making it 20 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Rhine Valley Lake Dam?
Rhine Valley Lake Dam has a dam height of 39 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.
When was Rhine Valley Lake Dam last inspected?
Rhine Valley Lake Dam was last inspected on November 8, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.