David Allen Dam
Key Takeaway
David Allen Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 20.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 709 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 128 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 17 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
| NID ID | MO51381 |
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
DAVID ALLEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of David Allen Dam?
David Allen 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 David Allen Dam?
David Allen Dam is owned by DAVID ALLEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was David Allen Dam built?
David Allen Dam was completed in 2005, making it 21 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 David Allen Dam?
David Allen Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is David Allen Dam?
David Allen 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.
When was David Allen Dam last inspected?
David Allen Dam was last inspected on June 2, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.