Crowder Dam
Key Takeaway
Crowder Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1941 and is 85 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 54.3% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 900 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10378 |
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
MO. DNR PARKS
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Crowder Dam?
Crowder 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 Crowder Dam?
Crowder Dam is owned by MO. DNR PARKS (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Crowder Dam built?
Crowder Dam was completed in 1941, making it 85 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 Crowder Dam?
Crowder Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Crowder Dam?
Crowder Dam has a dam height of 28 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.