Bluestem Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Bluestem Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 43.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 181 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 170 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | MO20026 |
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 Bluestem Lake Dam?
Bluestem Lake 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 Bluestem Lake Dam?
Bluestem Lake 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 Bluestem Lake Dam built?
Bluestem Lake Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Bluestem Lake Dam?
Bluestem Lake 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 Bluestem Lake Dam?
Bluestem Lake 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.