Hambauch Lake Dam
Hambauch Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Warren County, Missouri, built in 1971. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Hambauch Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hambauch Lake Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Ed Hambauch (private). It impounds the Tr Little Lost Creek near New Haven.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 167 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 105 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Missouri dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | New Haven |
| River/Stream | Tr Little Lost Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.81538, -91.26266 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 105 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | ED HAMBAUCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11159 |
| Federal ID | MO11159 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |