Tom Smith Lake -East Dam
Key Takeaway
Tom Smith Lake -East Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 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 | 55 ft (taller than 96.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | MO20144 |
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 Tom Smith Lake -East Dam?
Tom Smith Lake -East 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 Tom Smith Lake -East Dam?
Tom Smith Lake -East Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tom Smith Lake -East Dam built?
Tom Smith Lake -East Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Tom Smith Lake -East Dam?
Tom Smith Lake -East 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 Tom Smith Lake -East Dam?
Tom Smith Lake -East Dam has a dam height of 55 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 Tom Smith Lake -East Dam last inspected?
Tom Smith Lake -East Dam was last inspected on October 27, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.