Rolfling Lake Dam Sec 6

TR-MISSOURI RIVER· Cooper, Missouri· Built 1957· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Rolfling Lake Dam Sec 6 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 59.6% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage202 acre-ft
Normal Storage108 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area91 sq mi
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)
NID IDMO10695

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

DICK ROLFLING

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rolfling Lake Dam Sec 6?

Rolfling Lake Dam Sec 6 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 Rolfling Lake Dam Sec 6?

Rolfling Lake Dam Sec 6 is owned by DICK ROLFLING (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Rolfling Lake Dam Sec 6 built?

Rolfling Lake Dam Sec 6 was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Rolfling Lake Dam Sec 6?

Rolfling Lake Dam Sec 6 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 Rolfling Lake Dam Sec 6?

Rolfling Lake Dam Sec 6 has a dam height of 29 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.