Hill View Lake Dam South
Hill View Lake Dam South is an earth dam located in Washington County, Missouri, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hill View Lake Dam South
The primary purpose of Hill View Lake Dam South is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Howard Peterson (private). It impounds the Tr-lost Creek near Leadwood.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 345 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Leadwood |
| River/Stream | Tr-lost Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.74987, -90.72595 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 345 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HOWARD PETERSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31228 |
| Federal ID | MO31228 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |