Columbia Mun Golf Course Lower L. Dam
Key Takeaway
Columbia Mun Golf Course Lower L. Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 1.7% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 150 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10895 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF COLUMBIA
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Columbia Mun Golf Course Lower L. Dam?
Columbia Mun Golf Course Lower L. Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Columbia Mun Golf Course Lower L. Dam?
Columbia Mun Golf Course Lower L. Dam is owned by CITY OF COLUMBIA (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Columbia Mun Golf Course Lower L. Dam built?
Columbia Mun Golf Course Lower L. Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Columbia Mun Golf Course Lower L. Dam?
Columbia Mun Golf Course Lower L. Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Columbia Mun Golf Course Lower L. Dam?
Columbia Mun Golf Course Lower L. Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Columbia Mun Golf Course Lower L. Dam last inspected?
Columbia Mun Golf Course Lower L. Dam was last inspected on September 13, 1978. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.