Deichman Lake Dam-West
Key Takeaway
Deichman Lake Dam-West is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 1.7% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 221 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11359 |
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
CLARENCE DEICHMAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Deichman Lake Dam-West?
Deichman Lake Dam-West 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 Deichman Lake Dam-West?
Deichman Lake Dam-West is owned by CLARENCE DEICHMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Deichman Lake Dam-West built?
Deichman Lake Dam-West was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Deichman Lake Dam-West?
Deichman Lake Dam-West serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Deichman Lake Dam-West?
Deichman Lake Dam-West has a dam height of 15 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.