Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 11
Key Takeaway
Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 11 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 79.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 685 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 147 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 470 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | MO12111 |
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
CANNON MEM WRSD SUBDISTR
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 11?
Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 11 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 Mem Watershed Dam 11?
Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 11 is owned by CANNON MEM WRSD SUBDISTR (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 11 built?
Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 11 was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Mem Watershed Dam 11?
Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 11 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 Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 11?
Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 11 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.