Indian Hills Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Indian Hills Lake Dam, also known as Indian Hills Dam, is a privately-owned structure located in Oak Hill, Crawford County, Missouri.


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Summary

Built in 1960, this earth-filled dam stands at a height of 50 feet and spans a length of 1300 feet. Its primary purpose is for recreational use, providing a surface area of 355 acres for activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation.

The dam is regulated by the Dam and Reservoir Safety Program in Missouri, with state oversight for permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the risk assessment for Indian Hills Lake Dam is moderate. The spillway, being uncontrolled with a width of 300 feet, has a maximum discharge capacity of 17,292 cubic feet per second, ensuring the safety and stability of the dam during high water events.

With a maximum storage capacity of 8,875 acre-feet and a drainage area of 9,714 acres, Indian Hills Lake Dam provides both recreational opportunities and important water resource management functions. As a significant feature in the Brush Creek watershed, this dam plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem and community, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in the region.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

1300

Dam Height

50

River Or Stream

BRUSH CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

355

Drainage Area

9714

Nid Storage

8875

Structural Height

50

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

50
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.