Delbert Lee Cobb
Key Takeaway
Delbert Lee Cobb is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
| NID ID | MO50444 |
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
DELBERT LEE COBB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Delbert Lee Cobb?
Delbert Lee Cobb 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 Delbert Lee Cobb?
Delbert Lee Cobb is owned by DELBERT LEE COBB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Delbert Lee Cobb built?
Delbert Lee Cobb was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 Delbert Lee Cobb?
Delbert Lee Cobb serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Grade Stabilization, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Delbert Lee Cobb?
Delbert Lee Cobb 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.