Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 5
Key Takeaway
Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 5 is classified as significant hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 20.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 315 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 51 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,470 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10193 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DURGENS CR WRSD SUBDISTR
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 5?
Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 5 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. 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 5?
Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 5 is owned by DURGENS CR WRSD SUBDISTR (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 5 built?
Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 5 was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 5?
Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 5 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. 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 5?
Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 5 has a dam height of 24 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.