Dresser No. 10 Dam
Key Takeaway
Dresser No. 10 Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 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 | 100 ft (taller than 99.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 765 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 142 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | MO31153 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dresser No. 10 Dam?
Dresser No. 10 Dam 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 No. 10 Dam?
Dresser No. 10 Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dresser No. 10 Dam built?
Dresser No. 10 Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 No. 10 Dam?
Dresser No. 10 Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dresser No. 10 Dam?
Dresser No. 10 Dam has a dam height of 100 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.
When was Dresser No. 10 Dam last inspected?
Dresser No. 10 Dam was last inspected on February 10, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.