Callahan Creek Watershed A-2
Key Takeaway
Callahan Creek Watershed A-2 is classified as significant hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 59.6% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 256 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 490 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | MO50031 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CALLAHAN WRSD SUBDISTRIC
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Callahan Creek Watershed A-2?
Callahan Creek Watershed A-2 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Callahan Creek Watershed A-2?
Callahan Creek Watershed A-2 is owned by CALLAHAN WRSD SUBDISTRIC (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Callahan Creek Watershed A-2 built?
Callahan Creek Watershed A-2 was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Callahan Creek Watershed A-2?
Callahan Creek Watershed A-2 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Callahan Creek Watershed A-2?
Callahan Creek Watershed A-2 has a dam height of 29 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.