Hauck Lake Dam
Hauck Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Callaway County, Missouri, built in 1974. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Hauck Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hauck Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gordon Hauck (private). It impounds the Tr-stinson Creek near Fulton.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 575 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 104 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 288 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/04/1980. That was 45 years ago — unusually long for a high-hazard dam, which typically requires more frequent inspections.
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 | Callaway |
| Nearest City | Fulton |
| River/Stream | Tr-stinson Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.85312, -91.97973 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 288 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 240 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GORDON HAUCK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/04/1980 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10989 |
| Federal ID | MO10989 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |