Seper Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Seper 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 | 40 ft (taller than 89.7% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 187 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11499 |
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
JOHN SEPER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Seper Lake Dam?
Seper 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 Seper Lake Dam?
Seper Lake Dam is owned by JOHN SEPER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Seper Lake Dam built?
Seper 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 Seper Lake Dam?
Seper Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Irrigation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Seper Lake Dam?
Seper Lake Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Seper Lake Dam last inspected?
Seper Lake Dam was last inspected on October 31, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.