August A Busch Lake #8 Dam
Key Takeaway
August A Busch Lake #8 Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 201 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,010 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10090 |
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
MO DEPT OF CONSERVATION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of August A Busch Lake #8 Dam?
August A Busch Lake #8 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 August A Busch Lake #8 Dam?
August A Busch Lake #8 Dam is owned by MO DEPT OF CONSERVATION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was August A Busch Lake #8 Dam built?
August A Busch Lake #8 Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 August A Busch Lake #8 Dam?
August A Busch Lake #8 Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is August A Busch Lake #8 Dam?
August A Busch Lake #8 Dam 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.