Catholic Diocese of Kc-St Josph Lk Dm

TR-SHOAL CREEK· Clay, Missouri· Built 1951· Earth· 25 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Catholic Diocese of Kc-St Josph Lk Dm is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area40 sq mi
Year Completed1951 (75 years old)
NID IDMO10603

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

CATH DIOCESE-KC/ST JOSPH

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Catholic Diocese of Kc-St Josph Lk Dm?

Catholic Diocese of Kc-St Josph Lk Dm 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 Catholic Diocese of Kc-St Josph Lk Dm?

Catholic Diocese of Kc-St Josph Lk Dm is owned by CATH DIOCESE-KC/ST JOSPH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Catholic Diocese of Kc-St Josph Lk Dm built?

Catholic Diocese of Kc-St Josph Lk Dm was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 Catholic Diocese of Kc-St Josph Lk Dm?

Catholic Diocese of Kc-St Josph Lk Dm serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Catholic Diocese of Kc-St Josph Lk Dm?

Catholic Diocese of Kc-St Josph Lk Dm 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.