Skipton Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Skipton Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 54.3% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 160 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11242 |
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
DR GEORGE SKIPTON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Skipton Lake Dam?
Skipton 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 Skipton Lake Dam?
Skipton Lake Dam is owned by DR GEORGE SKIPTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Skipton Lake Dam built?
Skipton Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Skipton Lake Dam?
Skipton Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation, Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Skipton Lake Dam?
Skipton Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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.