Sugar Creek Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Sugar Creek Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 49 ft (taller than 94.7% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 1,030 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 323 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,798 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1999 |
| NID ID | MO10005 |
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
CITY OF MOBERLY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Sugar Creek Lake Dam?
Sugar Creek 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 Sugar Creek Lake Dam?
Sugar Creek Lake Dam is owned by CITY OF MOBERLY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sugar Creek Lake Dam built?
Sugar Creek Lake Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Sugar Creek Lake Dam?
Sugar Creek Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sugar Creek Lake Dam?
Sugar Creek Lake Dam has a dam height of 49 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 Sugar Creek Lake Dam last inspected?
Sugar Creek Lake Dam was last inspected on October 11, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.