Brushy Creek Mine Water Clarification
Key Takeaway
Brushy Creek Mine Water Clarification is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is other. 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 | 34 ft (taller than 82.3% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 291 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,090 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | MO30330 |
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
ST JOE MINERALS CORP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Brushy Creek Mine Water Clarification?
Brushy Creek Mine Water Clarification 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 Brushy Creek Mine Water Clarification?
Brushy Creek Mine Water Clarification is owned by ST JOE MINERALS CORP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Brushy Creek Mine Water Clarification built?
Brushy Creek Mine Water Clarification was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Brushy Creek Mine Water Clarification?
Brushy Creek Mine Water Clarification serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Brushy Creek Mine Water Clarification?
Brushy Creek Mine Water Clarification has a dam height of 34 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 Brushy Creek Mine Water Clarification last inspected?
Brushy Creek Mine Water Clarification was last inspected on October 22, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.