Weber Hill Terrace Lake Dam

TR-BEAR CREEK· Jefferson, Missouri· Built 1957· Earth· 36 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Private

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 Length519 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage117 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,258 cfs
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)
Year Modified1992
NID IDMO30449

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: January 6, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Dam and Reservoir Safety Program

Ownership

WEBER HILL TER COM ASSOC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.