9Total Dams
4High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Shannon County, Missouri
Shannon County has 9 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Shannon County is 53 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Colwil Lake Dam at 47 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Laura Dam | High | Satisfactory | 41 | Recreation | 1973 |
| Loggers Lake | High | Not assessed | 39 | Recreation | 1942 |
| Coldwater Ranch Dam | High | Not assessed | 35 | Recreation | 2002 |
| Hunt Lake Dam | High | Not assessed | 21 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1963 |
| Colwil Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 47 | Recreation | 1959 |
| Ard Pond Dam | Low | Not assessed | 36 | Grade Stabilization | 2006 |
| Alton Box Club Dam | Low | Not assessed | 30 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1976 |
| Hellmuth,george Upper | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Hellmuth,george Lower Dam | Low | Not assessed | 18 | Recreation | 1965 |