Share Lake Dam

TR TO LITTLE MARIES RIVER· Maries, Missouri· Built 1973· Earth· 30 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Share Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 63.5% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area65 sq mi
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)
NID IDMO11341

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

CHARLES SHARE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Share Lake Dam?

Share 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 Share Lake Dam?

Share Lake Dam is owned by CHARLES SHARE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Share Lake Dam built?

Share Lake Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Share Lake Dam?

Share Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Share Lake Dam?

Share Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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.