Borgers
Key Takeaway
Borgers is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 214 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 79 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11500 |
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
EDWARD H BORGERS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Borgers?
Borgers 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 Borgers?
Borgers is owned by EDWARD H BORGERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Borgers built?
Borgers was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Borgers?
Borgers 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 Borgers?
Borgers has a dam height of 25 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.