Lake Forest Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Ste. Genevieve |
| Nearest City | BLOOMSDALE |
| River/Stream | BIG BOTTOM CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.95347, -90.20647 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 87 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,309 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LAKE FOREST EST.ASSOC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |