Desloge Landfill Tailings Dam
Key Takeaway
Desloge Landfill Tailings Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 917 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 110 acres |
| NID ID | MO31174 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Desloge Landfill Tailings Dam?
Desloge Landfill Tailings Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Desloge Landfill Tailings Dam?
Desloge Landfill Tailings Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Desloge Landfill Tailings Dam?
Desloge Landfill Tailings Dam 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.