City of Fenton Dam #1
Key Takeaway
City of Fenton Dam #1 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 | 35 ft (taller than 85.5% in MO) |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| NID ID | MO40138 |
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
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of City of Fenton Dam #1?
City of Fenton Dam #1 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 City of Fenton Dam #1?
City of Fenton Dam #1 is owned by information not available (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is City of Fenton Dam #1?
City of Fenton Dam #1 has a dam height of 35 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 City of Fenton Dam #1 last inspected?
City of Fenton Dam #1 was last inspected on May 10, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.