Spring Lake Silt Pond Dam

UNNAMED TRIB ELM CREEK· Adair, Missouri· Earth· 40 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Spring Lake Silt Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri.

Physical Details

Dam Height 40 ft (taller than 89.7% in MO)
Dam Length250 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage47 acre-ft
Normal Storage34 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge18 cfs
NID IDMO40199

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
Last Inspection: March 4, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Dam and Reservoir Safety Program

Ownership

SPRING LAKE, INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Spring Lake Silt Pond Dam?

Spring Lake Silt Pond 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 Spring Lake Silt Pond Dam?

Spring Lake Silt Pond Dam is owned by SPRING LAKE, INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Spring Lake Silt Pond Dam?

Spring Lake Silt Pond 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 Spring Lake Silt Pond Dam last inspected?

Spring Lake Silt Pond Dam was last inspected on March 4, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.