Winter Haven Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Winter Haven Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 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 | 49 ft (taller than 94.7% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 730 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 301 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,264 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2000 |
| NID ID | MO31192 |
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
SUMMERSET POA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Winter Haven Lake Dam?
Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven Lake Dam?
Winter Haven Lake Dam is owned by SUMMERSET POA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Winter Haven Lake Dam built?
Winter Haven Lake Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Winter Haven Lake Dam?
Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven Lake Dam?
Winter Haven Lake Dam has a dam height of 49 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 Winter Haven Lake Dam last inspected?
Winter Haven Lake Dam was last inspected on August 16, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.