Bantz & Getty Structure Dam
Key Takeaway
Bantz & Getty Structure Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 43.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 198 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 185 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | MO50379 |
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
BANTZ&GETTY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bantz & Getty Structure Dam?
Bantz & Getty Structure 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 Bantz & Getty Structure Dam?
Bantz & Getty Structure Dam is owned by BANTZ&GETTY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bantz & Getty Structure Dam built?
Bantz & Getty Structure Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Bantz & Getty Structure Dam?
Bantz & Getty Structure Dam serves the following purposes: Grade Stabilization. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bantz & Getty Structure Dam?
Bantz & Getty Structure Dam has a dam height of 26 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.