Hidden Lakes #5
Hidden Lakes #5 is an earth dam located in Camden County, Missouri, built in 1970. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hidden Lakes #5
Hidden Lakes #5 is a dam in Camden, Missouri. The dam is owned by Tan Tar A Estates Community Association (private). It impounds the Tributary Of Lake Ozarks near Tan Tar A.
The dam stands 53 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 8 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/24/2020.
At 53 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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 | Camden |
| Nearest City | Tan Tar A |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of Lake Ozarks |
| Coordinates | 38.13420, -92.72200 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | TAN TAR A ESTATES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/24/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO40180 |
| Federal ID | MO40180 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |