Bottom Diggins Dam
Key Takeaway
Bottom Diggins Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is tailings. 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 | 41 ft (taller than 90.4% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,335 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1996 |
| NID ID | MO30750 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bottom Diggins Dam?
Bottom Diggins Dam 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 Bottom Diggins Dam?
Bottom Diggins Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bottom Diggins Dam built?
Bottom Diggins Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Bottom Diggins Dam?
Bottom Diggins Dam serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bottom Diggins Dam?
Bottom Diggins Dam has a dam height of 41 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 Bottom Diggins Dam last inspected?
Bottom Diggins Dam was last inspected on December 13, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.