Alton Box Club Dam
Key Takeaway
Alton Box Club Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 63.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 230 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 26 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | MO31647 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ALTON BOX CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Alton Box Club Dam?
Alton Box Club Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Alton Box Club Dam?
Alton Box Club Dam is owned by ALTON BOX CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Alton Box Club Dam built?
Alton Box Club Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Alton Box Club Dam?
Alton Box Club Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Alton Box Club Dam?
Alton Box Club Dam has a dam height of 30 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.