Clover Bottom Fish Farm Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Clover Bottom Fish Farm Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 122 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 128 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | MO31744 |
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
ROBERT A. & M. FRANKE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Clover Bottom Fish Farm Lake Dam?
Clover Bottom Fish Farm Lake 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 Clover Bottom Fish Farm Lake Dam?
Clover Bottom Fish Farm Lake Dam is owned by ROBERT A. & M. FRANKE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Clover Bottom Fish Farm Lake Dam built?
Clover Bottom Fish Farm Lake Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Clover Bottom Fish Farm Lake Dam?
Clover Bottom Fish Farm Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Clover Bottom Fish Farm Lake Dam?
Clover Bottom Fish Farm Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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.