Cullor Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Cullor Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 59.6% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 102 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 198 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11094 |
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
ML CULLOR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cullor Lake Dam?
Cullor 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 Cullor Lake Dam?
Cullor Lake Dam is owned by ML CULLOR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cullor Lake Dam built?
Cullor Lake Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Cullor Lake Dam?
Cullor Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Grade Stabilization, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cullor Lake Dam?
Cullor Lake Dam has a dam height of 29 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.