Bressie Lake(Too Small)
Key Takeaway
Bressie Lake(Too Small) is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 18% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 43 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | MO31476 |
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
WM J. BRESSIE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bressie Lake(Too Small)?
Bressie Lake(Too Small) 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 Bressie Lake(Too Small)?
Bressie Lake(Too Small) is owned by WM J. BRESSIE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bressie Lake(Too Small) built?
Bressie Lake(Too Small) was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Bressie Lake(Too Small)?
Bressie Lake(Too Small) 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 Bressie Lake(Too Small)?
Bressie Lake(Too Small) has a dam height of 23 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 Bressie Lake(Too Small) last inspected?
Bressie Lake(Too Small) was last inspected on March 27, 1981. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.