Sleepy Hollow Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Sleepy Hollow Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 410 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | MO30092 |
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
PAUL PAUTLER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sleepy Hollow Lake Dam?
Sleepy Hollow 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 Sleepy Hollow Lake Dam?
Sleepy Hollow Lake Dam is owned by PAUL PAUTLER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sleepy Hollow Lake Dam built?
Sleepy Hollow Lake Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Sleepy Hollow Lake Dam?
Sleepy Hollow Lake Dam 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 Sleepy Hollow Lake Dam?
Sleepy Hollow Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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.