Clarence Cannon #1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Clarence Cannon #1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 48 ft (taller than 94.2% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,155 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11310 |
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
CLAR CANNON MEML WTRSD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Clarence Cannon #1 Dam?
Clarence Cannon #1 Dam 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 Clarence Cannon #1 Dam?
Clarence Cannon #1 Dam is owned by CLAR CANNON MEML WTRSD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Clarence Cannon #1 Dam built?
Clarence Cannon #1 Dam was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Clarence Cannon #1 Dam?
Clarence Cannon #1 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation, Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Clarence Cannon #1 Dam?
Clarence Cannon #1 Dam has a dam height of 48 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 Clarence Cannon #1 Dam last inspected?
Clarence Cannon #1 Dam was last inspected on January 7, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.