Diebold Orchards Dam-Sec 13
Key Takeaway
Diebold Orchards Dam-Sec 13 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 63.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 51 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | MO40072 |
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
DIEBOLD ORCHARDS INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Diebold Orchards Dam-Sec 13?
Diebold Orchards Dam-Sec 13 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 Diebold Orchards Dam-Sec 13?
Diebold Orchards Dam-Sec 13 is owned by DIEBOLD ORCHARDS INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Diebold Orchards Dam-Sec 13 built?
Diebold Orchards Dam-Sec 13 was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Diebold Orchards Dam-Sec 13?
Diebold Orchards Dam-Sec 13 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Diebold Orchards Dam-Sec 13?
Diebold Orchards Dam-Sec 13 has a dam height of 30 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.