Crouch Lake Dam West
Key Takeaway
Crouch Lake Dam West is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 7.1% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 340 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11909 |
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
ROGER CROUCH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Crouch Lake Dam West?
Crouch Lake Dam West 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 Crouch Lake Dam West?
Crouch Lake Dam West is owned by ROGER CROUCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Crouch Lake Dam West built?
Crouch Lake Dam West was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Crouch Lake Dam West?
Crouch Lake Dam West serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Crouch Lake Dam West?
Crouch Lake Dam West has a dam height of 20 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.