Bequette Dam - Noname 262
Key Takeaway
Bequette Dam - Noname 262 is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is fire protection. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 73.7% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | MO30461 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
LAMBERT C BEQUETTE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bequette Dam - Noname 262?
Bequette Dam - Noname 262 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Bequette Dam - Noname 262?
Bequette Dam - Noname 262 is owned by LAMBERT C BEQUETTE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bequette Dam - Noname 262 built?
Bequette Dam - Noname 262 was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Bequette Dam - Noname 262?
Bequette Dam - Noname 262 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 Bequette Dam - Noname 262?
Bequette Dam - Noname 262 has a dam height of 31 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.
When was Bequette Dam - Noname 262 last inspected?
Bequette Dam - Noname 262 was last inspected on October 3, 1978. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.