Curtis Myers Dam #2
Key Takeaway
Curtis Myers Dam #2 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 134 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 28 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| NID ID | MO51231 |
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
CURTIS MYERS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Curtis Myers Dam #2?
Curtis Myers Dam #2 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 Curtis Myers Dam #2?
Curtis Myers Dam #2 is owned by CURTIS MYERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Curtis Myers Dam #2 built?
Curtis Myers Dam #2 was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Curtis Myers Dam #2?
Curtis Myers Dam #2 serves the following purposes: Grade Stabilization. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Curtis Myers Dam #2?
Curtis Myers Dam #2 has a dam height of 25 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 Curtis Myers Dam #2 last inspected?
Curtis Myers Dam #2 was last inspected on September 5, 2000. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.