Hazel Creek Dam
Hazel Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Adair County, Missouri, built in 1982. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hazel Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Hazel Creek Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Kirksville (local government). It impounds the Hazel Creek near Kirksville.
The dam stands 65 feet tall and stretches 1,343 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 515 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 9,600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 years old.
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 03/09/2022.
At 65 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Adair |
| Nearest City | Kirksville |
| River/Stream | Hazel Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.29973, -92.62907 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,343 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 515 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 14,037 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF KIRKSVILLE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO12199 |
| Federal ID | MO12199 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |