Brushy Creek Tailing #3 Dam
Key Takeaway
Brushy Creek Tailing #3 Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. 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 | 141 ft (taller than 99.8% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 1,950 ft |
| Max Storage | 754 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 195 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| NID ID | MO40205 |
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 Brushy Creek Tailing #3 Dam?
Brushy Creek Tailing #3 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 Brushy Creek Tailing #3 Dam?
Brushy Creek Tailing #3 Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Brushy Creek Tailing #3 Dam?
Brushy Creek Tailing #3 Dam has a dam height of 141 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.