Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 8
Key Takeaway
Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 8 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 49% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 665 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 365 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 320 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11133 |
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 8?
Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 8 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 8?
Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 8 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 8 built?
Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 8 was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 8?
Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 8 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 8?
Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 8 has a dam height of 27 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.