Discwasher INC.Dam
Key Takeaway
Discwasher INC.Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 43 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11412 |
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
DISCWASHER INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Discwasher INC.Dam?
Discwasher INC.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 Discwasher INC.Dam?
Discwasher INC.Dam is owned by DISCWASHER INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Discwasher INC.Dam built?
Discwasher INC.Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Discwasher INC.Dam?
Discwasher INC.Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Discwasher INC.Dam?
Discwasher INC.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.