Holmes Family Lake Dam
Holmes Family Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Maries County, Missouri, built in 2012. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Holmes Family Lake Dam
Holmes Family Lake Dam is a dam in Maries, Missouri. The dam is owned by Steve Holmes (private). It impounds the Trib Little Bourbeus near High Gate.
The dam stands 38 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 46 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2012, the structure is relatively new.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/20/2022.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Maries |
| Nearest City | High Gate |
| River/Stream | Trib Little Bourbeus |
| Coordinates | 38.14513, -91.67450 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,811 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | STEVE HOLMES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/20/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO40185 |
| Federal ID | MO40185 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |