County Road Dam/(Dry/Tailings)
Key Takeaway
County Road Dam/(Dry/Tailings) is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 49% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 534 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,350 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | MO31014 |
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
ST JOE MINERALS CORP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of County Road Dam/(Dry/Tailings)?
County Road Dam/(Dry/Tailings) 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 County Road Dam/(Dry/Tailings)?
County Road Dam/(Dry/Tailings) is owned by ST JOE MINERALS CORP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was County Road Dam/(Dry/Tailings) built?
County Road Dam/(Dry/Tailings) was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 County Road Dam/(Dry/Tailings)?
County Road Dam/(Dry/Tailings) serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is County Road Dam/(Dry/Tailings)?
County Road Dam/(Dry/Tailings) 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.