Carla Co. Dam-Sec 6
Key Takeaway
Carla Co. Dam-Sec 6 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 240 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10869 |
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
CARLA CO
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Carla Co. Dam-Sec 6?
Carla Co. Dam-Sec 6 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 Carla Co. Dam-Sec 6?
Carla Co. Dam-Sec 6 is owned by CARLA CO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Carla Co. Dam-Sec 6 built?
Carla Co. Dam-Sec 6 was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Carla Co. Dam-Sec 6?
Carla Co. Dam-Sec 6 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Carla Co. Dam-Sec 6?
Carla Co. Dam-Sec 6 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.