Donald Brown Dam
Key Takeaway
Donald Brown Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 20.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 911 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 192 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 52 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | MO12340 |
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
DONALD BROWN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Donald Brown Dam?
Donald Brown 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 Donald Brown Dam?
Donald Brown Dam is owned by DONALD BROWN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Donald Brown Dam built?
Donald Brown Dam was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Donald Brown Dam?
Donald Brown Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Donald Brown Dam?
Donald Brown Dam has a dam height of 24 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.