Summer Set Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Summer Set Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 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 | 59 ft (taller than 97.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 79 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 260 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1986 |
| NID ID | MO30459 |
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
SUMMER SET POA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Summer Set Lake Dam?
Summer Set 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 Summer Set Lake Dam?
Summer Set Lake Dam is owned by SUMMER SET POA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Summer Set Lake Dam built?
Summer Set Lake Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Summer Set Lake Dam?
Summer Set 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 Summer Set Lake Dam?
Summer Set Lake Dam has a dam height of 59 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 Summer Set Lake Dam last inspected?
Summer Set Lake Dam was last inspected on August 16, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.