Thousand Oaks Dam
Key Takeaway
Thousand Oaks Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. 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 | 70 ft (taller than 98.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 130 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2001 |
| NID ID | MO40112 |
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
FORREST PARK DEV COMP.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Thousand Oaks Dam?
Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks Dam?
Thousand Oaks Dam is owned by FORREST PARK DEV COMP. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Thousand Oaks Dam built?
Thousand Oaks Dam was completed in 2002, making it 24 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Thousand Oaks Dam?
Thousand Oaks Dam has a dam height of 70 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 Thousand Oaks Dam last inspected?
Thousand Oaks Dam was last inspected on March 2, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.