Lake Hollenbeck Dam, located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, is a rockfill structure designed by Carl Walfers and completed in 1964.
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With a height of 43 feet and a length of 760 feet, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 27 acres and a storage capacity of 580 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG, ensuring its inspection, permitting, and enforcement comply with state regulations.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment, Lake Hollenbeck Dam poses a high hazard potential, indicating the need for careful monitoring and risk management measures. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and is associated with a tributary to Cape LaCroix Creek, with a drainage area of 166 square miles. Its moderate risk assessment suggests a balanced level of concern for potential safety hazards, warranting continued attention to its upkeep and maintenance to ensure safe operation and protection of surrounding areas and communities.
In the hands of a private owner, Lake Hollenbeck Dam stands as a recreational gem in the region, offering not only a picturesque getaway but also a reminder of the delicate balance between water resource management and environmental conservation in the face of changing climate patterns. As enthusiasts of water resources and climate, the allure of Lake Hollenbeck Dam lies in its complex interplay of engineering marvel, recreational haven, and potential risk, inviting further exploration and understanding of the dynamic relationship between human interventions and natural ecosystems.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
760 |
Dam Height |
43 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY TO CAPE LACROIX CR. |
Primary Dam Type |
Rockfill |
Surface Area |
27 |
Drainage Area |
166 |
Nid Storage |
580 |
Structural Height |
43 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
43 |