D Buis B-11 Dam
Key Takeaway
D Buis B-11 Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 20.3% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10461 |
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
D. BUIS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of D Buis B-11 Dam?
D Buis B-11 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 D Buis B-11 Dam?
D Buis B-11 Dam is owned by D. BUIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was D Buis B-11 Dam built?
D Buis B-11 Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 D Buis B-11 Dam?
D Buis B-11 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is D Buis B-11 Dam?
D Buis B-11 Dam has a dam height of 24 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.