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Lake Minnie Ha-Ha Dam, Lower, located in St.
Marys, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1963 primarily for recreational purposes. The dam, with a height of 27 feet, creates Lake Minnie Ha-Ha which has a storage capacity of 87 acre-feet. The dam is situated on a tributary to Saline Creek and covers a surface area of 6 acres within a drainage area of 282 square miles.
Despite being privately owned, the dam is not regulated or inspected by the state, raising concerns about its hazard potential which is categorized as high. Condition assessment of the dam is marked as "Not Rated" with the last inspection conducted in 1979. The lack of updated information on emergency action plans and risk management measures for the dam further adds to the uncertainty surrounding its safety and maintenance. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lake Minnie Ha-Ha Dam, Lower presents an intriguing case study on the challenges of managing privately owned dams for recreational purposes while ensuring public safety and environmental protection.
South Fork Saline Creek Near Perryville
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27cfs |
Mississippi River At Chester
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406000cfs |
Little St. Francis River At Fredericktown
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30cfs |
Big River Below Desloge
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318cfs |
St. Francis River Near Mill Creek
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307cfs |
Big River At Irondale
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286cfs |
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY TO SALINE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Drainage Area |
282 |
Nid Storage |
87 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Hawn State Park
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Fort Kaskaskia State Park
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Randolph County State Conservation Area
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St. Joe State Park
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Silver Mines
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Silver Mines Recreation Area
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1/2 Mile Downstream Of Confluence With Kinkaid Creek To Confluence With Mississippi River, Approx 4 Miles South Of Grand Tower, Il
Forest Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 4, T33N, R5E To Forest Boundary At South Section Line Of Sec 35, T32N, R5E
1 Mile West Of Alto Pass, Il To 1/2 Mile South Of Confluence With Clear Creek, West Of Trail Of Tears State Forest