Chesterfield Village #3 Dam
Key Takeaway
Chesterfield Village #3 Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 52 ft (taller than 95.7% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 408 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | MO32066 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Chesterfield Village #3 Dam?
Chesterfield Village #3 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Chesterfield Village #3 Dam?
Chesterfield Village #3 Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Chesterfield Village #3 Dam?
Chesterfield Village #3 Dam has a dam height of 52 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 Chesterfield Village #3 Dam last inspected?
Chesterfield Village #3 Dam was last inspected on November 18, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.