Sonnenblick Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Sonnenblick Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 51 ft (taller than 95.4% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 292 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 47 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
| NID ID | MO40151 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sonnenblick Lake Dam?
Sonnenblick Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Sonnenblick Lake Dam?
Sonnenblick Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sonnenblick Lake Dam built?
Sonnenblick Lake Dam was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 Sonnenblick Lake Dam?
Sonnenblick 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 Sonnenblick Lake Dam?
Sonnenblick Lake Dam has a dam height of 51 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 Sonnenblick Lake Dam last inspected?
Sonnenblick Lake Dam was last inspected on October 14, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.