Hug Dam
Hug Dam is an earth dam located in Osage County, Missouri, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hug Dam
The primary purpose of Hug Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mr. Dennis Hug (private). It impounds the Tr Deer Creek near Luystown.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 111 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 80 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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 | Osage |
| Nearest City | Luystown |
| River/Stream | Tr Deer Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.63158, -91.81158 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 80 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MR. DENNIS HUG |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO12233 |
| Federal ID | MO12233 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |