Callahan Creek Watershed B-1
Key Takeaway
Callahan Creek Watershed B-1 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 43.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 230 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 715 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | MO50032 |
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
CALLAHAN WRSD SUBDISTRIC
Local Government
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High Hazard 35 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Callahan Creek Watershed B-1?
Callahan Creek Watershed B-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 Callahan Creek Watershed B-1?
Callahan Creek Watershed B-1 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 B-1 built?
Callahan Creek Watershed B-1 was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 B-1?
Callahan Creek Watershed B-1 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 B-1?
Callahan Creek Watershed B-1 has a dam height of 26 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.