Chillicothe Rc&D Flood Prevention Struct.
Key Takeaway
Chillicothe Rc&D Flood Prevention Struct. is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 33 ft (taller than 79.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 660 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 166 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,337 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
| NID ID | MO12351 |
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
GREEN HILLS RC&D DIST & CHILLICOTHE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Chillicothe Rc&D Flood Prevention Struct.?
Chillicothe Rc&D Flood Prevention Struct. 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 Chillicothe Rc&D Flood Prevention Struct.?
Chillicothe Rc&D Flood Prevention Struct. is owned by GREEN HILLS RC&D DIST & CHILLICOTHE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chillicothe Rc&D Flood Prevention Struct. built?
Chillicothe Rc&D Flood Prevention Struct. was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 Chillicothe Rc&D Flood Prevention Struct.?
Chillicothe Rc&D Flood Prevention Struct. 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 Chillicothe Rc&D Flood Prevention Struct.?
Chillicothe Rc&D Flood Prevention Struct. has a dam height of 33 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.