Anderson's Whippoorwill Farm Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Anderson's Whippoorwill Farm Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 20.3% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 385 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 360 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | MO40047 |
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
CURTIS ANDERSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Anderson's Whippoorwill Farm Lake Dam?
Anderson's Whippoorwill Farm Lake 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 Anderson's Whippoorwill Farm Lake Dam?
Anderson's Whippoorwill Farm Lake Dam is owned by CURTIS ANDERSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Anderson's Whippoorwill Farm Lake Dam built?
Anderson's Whippoorwill Farm Lake Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Anderson's Whippoorwill Farm Lake Dam?
Anderson's Whippoorwill Farm Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Anderson's Whippoorwill Farm Lake Dam?
Anderson's Whippoorwill Farm Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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.