Hart Development Lake Dam Sect 10
Hart Development Lake Dam Sect 10 is an earth dam located in Dent County, Missouri, built in 1960. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Hart Development Lake Dam Sect 10
The primary purpose of Hart Development Lake Dam Sect 10 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hart Dev Inc (private). It impounds the Lost Creek near Cook Station.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 52 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 835 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4,800 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Dent |
| Nearest City | Cook Station |
| River/Stream | Lost Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.76137, -91.45881 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 835 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 835 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 520 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4,800 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HART DEV INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO30264 |
| Federal ID | MO30264 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |