Rlds Church Campground Upper Lake Dam

TR-EAST FK SNI-A-BAR CREEK· Lafayette, Missouri· Built 1954· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Rlds Church Campground Upper Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage67 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area50 sq mi
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)
NID IDMO11990

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: No

Ownership

RLDS CHURCH CAMPGROUND

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rlds Church Campground Upper Lake Dam?

Rlds Church Campground Upper 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 Rlds Church Campground Upper Lake Dam?

Rlds Church Campground Upper Lake Dam is owned by RLDS CHURCH CAMPGROUND (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Rlds Church Campground Upper Lake Dam built?

Rlds Church Campground Upper Lake Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Rlds Church Campground Upper Lake Dam?

Rlds Church Campground Upper 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 Rlds Church Campground Upper Lake Dam?

Rlds Church Campground Upper 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.

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.