Fountain Lake Dam

St. Louis County, Missouri (near SUNSET HILLS)

River/Stream: TRIB MERAMEC

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
36 ft
Dam Length
240 ft
Reservoir Storage
19 acre-ft
Year Completed
Primary Purpose
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
327 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-04-05

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.