Dresser Minerals No 7 Dam (Dry)
Key Takeaway
Dresser Minerals No 7 Dam (Dry) is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 63.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 31 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | MO30124 |
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 No 7 Dam (Dry)?
Dresser Minerals No 7 Dam (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 No 7 Dam (Dry)?
Dresser Minerals No 7 Dam (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 No 7 Dam (Dry) built?
Dresser Minerals No 7 Dam (Dry) was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 No 7 Dam (Dry)?
Dresser Minerals No 7 Dam (Dry) serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dresser Minerals No 7 Dam (Dry)?
Dresser Minerals No 7 Dam (Dry) has a dam height of 30 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.