Summit Mills Dam
Key Takeaway
Summit Mills Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. 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 | 22 ft (taller than 14.9% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Max Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 389 sq mi |
| NID ID | MO20807 |
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 Summit Mills Dam?
Summit Mills 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 Summit Mills Dam?
Summit Mills Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Summit Mills Dam?
Summit Mills Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Summit Mills Dam last inspected?
Summit Mills Dam was last inspected on May 19, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.