Zuni Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Zuni Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 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 | 51 ft (taller than 95.4% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 223 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 223 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 879 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1993 |
| NID ID | MO31809 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Zuni Lake Dam?
Zuni 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 Zuni Lake Dam?
Zuni Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Zuni Lake Dam built?
Zuni Lake Dam was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Zuni Lake Dam?
Zuni 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 Zuni Lake Dam?
Zuni Lake Dam has a dam height of 51 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 Zuni Lake Dam last inspected?
Zuni Lake Dam was last inspected on January 4, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.