Buckles Dam No. 1
Key Takeaway
Buckles Dam No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 73.7% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 198 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 78 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| NID ID | MO50155 |
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
RANDY BUCKLES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Buckles Dam No. 1?
Buckles Dam No. 1 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 Buckles Dam No. 1?
Buckles Dam No. 1 is owned by RANDY BUCKLES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Buckles Dam No. 1 built?
Buckles Dam No. 1 was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Buckles Dam No. 1?
Buckles Dam No. 1 serves the following purposes: Grade Stabilization. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Buckles Dam No. 1?
Buckles Dam No. 1 has a dam height of 31 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.