Weber Hill Terrace Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Weber Hill Terrace Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 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 | 36 ft (taller than 86.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 519 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,258 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1992 |
| NID ID | MO30449 |
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
WEBER HILL TER COM ASSOC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Weber Hill Terrace Lake Dam?
Weber Hill Terrace 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 Weber Hill Terrace Lake Dam?
Weber Hill Terrace Lake Dam is owned by WEBER HILL TER COM ASSOC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Weber Hill Terrace Lake Dam built?
Weber Hill Terrace Lake Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Weber Hill Terrace Lake Dam?
Weber Hill Terrace 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 Weber Hill Terrace Lake Dam?
Weber Hill Terrace Lake Dam has a dam height of 36 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 Weber Hill Terrace Lake Dam last inspected?
Weber Hill Terrace Lake Dam was last inspected on January 6, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.