Clay Township Site 002-1
Key Takeaway
Clay Township Site 002-1 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 49% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 102 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 320 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | MO50475 |
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
CLAY TOWNSHIP BOARD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Clay Township Site 002-1?
Clay Township Site 002-1 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 Clay Township Site 002-1?
Clay Township Site 002-1 is owned by CLAY TOWNSHIP BOARD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Clay Township Site 002-1 built?
Clay Township Site 002-1 was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Clay Township Site 002-1?
Clay Township Site 002-1 serves the following purposes: Grade Stabilization. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Clay Township Site 002-1?
Clay Township Site 002-1 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.