Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 38
Key Takeaway
Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 38 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is debris control.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 18% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 70 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | MO50306 |
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
DURGNES CR WRSD SUBDISTR
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 38?
Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 38 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 Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 38?
Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 38 is owned by DURGNES CR WRSD SUBDISTR (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 38 built?
Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 38 was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 38?
Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 38 serves the following purposes: Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 38?
Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 38 has a dam height of 23 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.