Asarco Sec 11 Lower Dam (Shallow)

TR BIG CREEK· Iron, Missouri· Other· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Asarco Sec 11 Lower Dam (Shallow) is classified as low hazard in Missouri. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO)
Dam TypeOther
Max Storage40 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area100 sq mi
NID IDMO31432

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

ASARCO

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Asarco Sec 11 Lower Dam (Shallow)?

Asarco Sec 11 Lower Dam (Shallow) 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 Asarco Sec 11 Lower Dam (Shallow)?

Asarco Sec 11 Lower Dam (Shallow) is owned by ASARCO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Asarco Sec 11 Lower Dam (Shallow)?

Asarco Sec 11 Lower Dam (Shallow) serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Asarco Sec 11 Lower Dam (Shallow)?

Asarco Sec 11 Lower Dam (Shallow) has a dam height of 25 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.