Turner's Dream Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Turner's Dream Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 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 | 35 ft (taller than 85.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 988 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 674 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,772 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,170 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | MO31108 |
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
MR. DICK TWITTY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Turner's Dream Lake Dam?
Turner's Dream 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 Turner's Dream Lake Dam?
Turner's Dream Lake Dam is owned by MR. DICK TWITTY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Turner's Dream Lake Dam built?
Turner's Dream Lake Dam was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Turner's Dream Lake Dam?
Turner's Dream 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 Turner's Dream Lake Dam?
Turner's Dream Lake Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Turner's Dream Lake Dam last inspected?
Turner's Dream Lake Dam was last inspected on May 16, 1979. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.