Brown'S Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Brown'S Dam #1 is classified as significant hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 46 ft (taller than 93.2% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
| NID ID | MO40130 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
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 Brown'S Dam #1?
Brown'S Dam #1 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Brown'S Dam #1?
Brown'S Dam #1 is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Brown'S Dam #1 built?
Brown'S Dam #1 was completed in 2004, making it 22 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Brown'S Dam #1?
Brown'S Dam #1 has a dam height of 46 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 Brown'S Dam #1 last inspected?
Brown'S Dam #1 was last inspected on October 31, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.