Timber Line Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Timber Line Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 63.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 289 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 180 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | MO30021 |
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
MRS HAROLD HCCAIN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Timber Line Lake Dam?
Timber Line 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 Timber Line Lake Dam?
Timber Line Lake Dam is owned by MRS HAROLD HCCAIN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Timber Line Lake Dam built?
Timber Line Lake Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Timber Line Lake Dam?
Timber Line 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 Timber Line Lake Dam?
Timber Line Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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.