Big Creek-Hurricane Creek R- 6
Key Takeaway
Big Creek-Hurricane Creek R- 6 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 6.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 335 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| NID ID | MO50056 |
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
BCH WSHD SUBDISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Big Creek-Hurricane Creek R- 6?
Big Creek-Hurricane Creek R- 6 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 Big Creek-Hurricane Creek R- 6?
Big Creek-Hurricane Creek R- 6 is owned by BCH WSHD SUBDISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Big Creek-Hurricane Creek R- 6 built?
Big Creek-Hurricane Creek R- 6 was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Big Creek-Hurricane Creek R- 6?
Big Creek-Hurricane Creek R- 6 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Big Creek-Hurricane Creek R- 6?
Big Creek-Hurricane Creek R- 6 has a dam height of 19 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.