Vanderkamp Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Vanderkamp Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 20.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 85 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 170 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11049 |
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
MILO VANDERKAMP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Vanderkamp Lake Dam?
Vanderkamp 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 Vanderkamp Lake Dam?
Vanderkamp Lake Dam is owned by MILO VANDERKAMP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Vanderkamp Lake Dam built?
Vanderkamp Lake Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Vanderkamp Lake Dam?
Vanderkamp Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Vanderkamp Lake Dam?
Vanderkamp Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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.