Bowling Green Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Bowling Green Dam #1 is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is water supply. 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 | 73 ft (taller than 98.7% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,115 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10262 |
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
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Bowling Green Dam #1?
Bowling Green Dam #1 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 Bowling Green Dam #1?
Bowling Green Dam #1 is owned by information not available (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bowling Green Dam #1 built?
Bowling Green Dam #1 was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Bowling Green Dam #1?
Bowling Green Dam #1 serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bowling Green Dam #1?
Bowling Green Dam #1 has a dam height of 73 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 Bowling Green Dam #1 last inspected?
Bowling Green Dam #1 was last inspected on January 28, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.