Lake Of The Hills Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Located in Bollinger, Missouri, the Lake of The Hills Dam stands as a testament to both engineering ingenuity and natural beauty.


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Summary

Built in 1960 by the Missouri Department of Conservation, this privately owned earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering visitors a serene retreat in the heart of nature. With a structural height of 37 feet and a hydraulic height of 33 feet, the dam stretches 800 feet in length and boasts a storage capacity of 1,143 acre-feet.

Despite its satisfactory condition assessment as of February 2012, Lake of The Hills Dam is classified as having a high hazard potential. However, with regular inspections and enforcement by the Dam and Reservoir Safety Program, the dam is maintained to meet state regulatory standards. The surrounding area, including the TR Cane Creek river and a drainage area of 493 square miles, underscores the importance of the dam's role in managing water resources and ensuring the safety of downstream communities. With its uncontrolled spillway and capacity to handle a maximum discharge of 458 cubic feet per second, Lake of The Hills Dam represents a vital component of water resource management in the region.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

800

Dam Height

37

River Or Stream

TR CANE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

73

Hydraulic Height

33

Drainage Area

493

Nid Storage

1143

Structural Height

37

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

37
       
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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.