Dresser Minerals Dam Sec 24 (Dry)
Key Takeaway
Dresser Minerals Dam Sec 24 (Dry) is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 59.6% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 528 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 80 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | MO30687 |
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
MI DRILLING FLUIDS COMPA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dresser Minerals Dam Sec 24 (Dry)?
Dresser Minerals Dam Sec 24 (Dry) 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 Dresser Minerals Dam Sec 24 (Dry)?
Dresser Minerals Dam Sec 24 (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 Dam Sec 24 (Dry) built?
Dresser Minerals Dam Sec 24 (Dry) was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Dam Sec 24 (Dry)?
Dresser Minerals Dam Sec 24 (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 Dam Sec 24 (Dry)?
Dresser Minerals Dam Sec 24 (Dry) has a dam height of 29 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.