Byrn Dam
Key Takeaway
Byrn Dam 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 | 30 ft (taller than 63.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 365 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 147 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| NID ID | MO50192 |
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
WALTER BYRN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Byrn Dam?
Byrn Dam 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 Byrn Dam?
Byrn Dam is owned by WALTER BYRN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Byrn Dam built?
Byrn Dam 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 Byrn Dam?
Byrn Dam 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 Byrn Dam?
Byrn Dam has a dam height of 30 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.