Lakeview Acres Dam, located in St.
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Charles, Missouri, is a privately owned Earth dam completed in 1971 for the primary purpose of creating a Fish and Wildlife Pond. With a height of 32 feet and a length of 225 feet, this dam provides a storage capacity of 116 acre-feet and serves as a recreational area for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam is situated on the TR-Little Femme Osage River and is under the jurisdiction of the Kansas City District.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Lakeview Acres Dam poses a moderate risk due to its condition assessment being "Not Rated." With no outlet gates and an uncontrolled spillway type, the dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 154 cubic feet per second. While it has not been inspected recently, the risk management measures and emergency action plan status for the dam are currently unknown. For those interested in exploring the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience, Lakeview Acres Dam provides an intriguing case study of a privately owned dam in the heart of Missouri.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
225 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LITTLE FEMME OSAGE |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Drainage Area |
32 |
Nid Storage |
116 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |