Paul Hayes Lake Dam
Paul Hayes Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Missouri. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Paul Hayes Lake Dam
Paul Hayes Lake Dam is a dam in Jackson, Missouri. The dam is owned by Paul Hayes (private).
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet.
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.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Jackson |
| Coordinates | 38.91192, -94.54194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | PAUL HAYES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20806 |
| Federal ID | MO20806 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |