Don Newcomb Dam
Key Takeaway
Don Newcomb Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 320 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 70 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | MO50450 |
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
DON NEWCOMB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Don Newcomb Dam?
Don Newcomb 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 Don Newcomb Dam?
Don Newcomb Dam is owned by DON NEWCOMB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Don Newcomb Dam built?
Don Newcomb Dam 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 Don Newcomb Dam?
Don Newcomb Dam serves the following purposes: 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 Don Newcomb Dam?
Don Newcomb 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.