Cedar Ridge No. 2(Too Small)
Key Takeaway
Cedar Ridge No. 2(Too Small) is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 20.3% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 70 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | MO31127 |
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
R.MEUSER-CEDAR RIDE FARM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cedar Ridge No. 2(Too Small)?
Cedar Ridge No. 2(Too Small) 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 Cedar Ridge No. 2(Too Small)?
Cedar Ridge No. 2(Too Small) is owned by R.MEUSER-CEDAR RIDE FARM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cedar Ridge No. 2(Too Small) built?
Cedar Ridge No. 2(Too Small) was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Cedar Ridge No. 2(Too Small)?
Cedar Ridge No. 2(Too Small) 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 Cedar Ridge No. 2(Too Small)?
Cedar Ridge No. 2(Too Small) has a dam height of 24 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.
When was Cedar Ridge No. 2(Too Small) last inspected?
Cedar Ridge No. 2(Too Small) was last inspected on April 6, 1979. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.