Bill Silliman Dam
Key Takeaway
Bill Silliman Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 59.6% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 32 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 380 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | MO40106 |
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
BILL SILLIMAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bill Silliman Dam?
Bill Silliman 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 Bill Silliman Dam?
Bill Silliman Dam is owned by BILL SILLIMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bill Silliman Dam built?
Bill Silliman Dam was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Bill Silliman Dam?
Bill Silliman Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bill Silliman Dam?
Bill Silliman Dam has a dam height of 29 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.