Bunn's Lake Dam West
Key Takeaway
Bunn's Lake Dam West is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 198 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 68 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11435 |
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
PHILL BUNN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bunn's Lake Dam West?
Bunn's Lake Dam West 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 Bunn's Lake Dam West?
Bunn's Lake Dam West is owned by PHILL BUNN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bunn's Lake Dam West built?
Bunn's Lake Dam West was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Bunn's Lake Dam West?
Bunn's Lake Dam West serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bunn's Lake Dam West?
Bunn's Lake Dam West 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.