Dresser Minerals #7 Dam North(Dry)
Key Takeaway
Dresser Minerals #7 Dam North(Dry) is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is other. 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 | 15 ft (taller than 1.7% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 305 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 38 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | MO31145 |
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
MI DRILLING FLUIDS COMPA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dresser Minerals #7 Dam North(Dry)?
Dresser Minerals #7 Dam North(Dry) 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 Dresser Minerals #7 Dam North(Dry)?
Dresser Minerals #7 Dam North(Dry) is owned by MI DRILLING FLUIDS COMPA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dresser Minerals #7 Dam North(Dry) built?
Dresser Minerals #7 Dam North(Dry) was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Dresser Minerals #7 Dam North(Dry)?
Dresser Minerals #7 Dam North(Dry) 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 Dresser Minerals #7 Dam North(Dry)?
Dresser Minerals #7 Dam North(Dry) has a dam height of 15 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.