Bumgarner Lake Dam-Sec 3
Key Takeaway
Bumgarner Lake Dam-Sec 3 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 250 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10904 |
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
ROGER BUMGARNER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bumgarner Lake Dam-Sec 3?
Bumgarner Lake Dam-Sec 3 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 Bumgarner Lake Dam-Sec 3?
Bumgarner Lake Dam-Sec 3 is owned by ROGER BUMGARNER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bumgarner Lake Dam-Sec 3 built?
Bumgarner Lake Dam-Sec 3 was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Bumgarner Lake Dam-Sec 3?
Bumgarner Lake Dam-Sec 3 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 Bumgarner Lake Dam-Sec 3?
Bumgarner Lake Dam-Sec 3 has a dam height of 25 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.