Ron Lutes

TR-CHICKEN CREEK· Bollinger, Missouri· Built 1997· Earth· 27 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Ron Lutes is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 49% in MO)
Dam Length536 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage109 acre-ft
Normal Storage72 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area77 sq mi
Max Discharge15 cfs
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)
NID IDMO50443

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
Last Inspection: November 1, 2000
State Regulated: No

Ownership

RON LUTES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ron Lutes?

Ron Lutes 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 Ron Lutes?

Ron Lutes is owned by RON LUTES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ron Lutes built?

Ron Lutes was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 Ron Lutes?

Ron Lutes serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Grade Stabilization, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Ron Lutes?

Ron Lutes has a dam height of 27 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 Ron Lutes last inspected?

Ron Lutes was last inspected on November 1, 2000. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.