Lake Louise Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Lake Louise Dam, located in Livingston, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1997 by designer Larry Hubbard.
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Summary
With a height of 56 feet and a length of 580 feet, the dam serves the primary purpose of water storage, with a capacity of 427 acre-feet and a drainage area of 46 square miles. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 10 feet, and it has a high hazard potential but is currently in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in 2007.
Managed by the Dam and Reservoir Safety Program of Missouri, Lake Louise Dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. It is situated within the Rock Island District of the US Army Corps of Engineers and falls under the jurisdiction of Missouri state laws. The dam's risk assessment is moderate, with a rating of 3 on a scale of 1 to 5, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and management measures to ensure its safety and stability.
Despite its remote location and lack of associated structures or locks, Lake Louise Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, providing essential storage and flood control benefits. With its scenic surroundings and vital function in the local ecosystem, the dam is a significant site for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in understanding the impact of infrastructure on the environment and communities it serves.
Year Completed |
1997 |
Dam Length |
580 |
Dam Height |
56 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
53 |
Drainage Area |
46 |
Nid Storage |
427 |
Structural Height |
56 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
56 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Grand River At Chillicothe
|
361cfs |
Shoal Creek Near Braymer Mo
|
12cfs |
Medicine Creek Near Laredo
|
6cfs |
Thompson River At Trenton
|
111cfs |
Grand River Near Gallatin
|
61cfs |
Locust Creek Near Linneus
|
35cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Lake Louise Dam