Vance Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Vance Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 82.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 404 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | MO32093 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
VANCE FAMILY TRUST
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Vance Lake Dam?
Vance Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Vance Lake Dam?
Vance Lake Dam is owned by VANCE FAMILY TRUST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Vance Lake Dam built?
Vance Lake Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Vance Lake Dam?
Vance Lake Dam has a dam height of 34 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.