East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 81
Key Takeaway
East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 81 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 49% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 70 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | MO12296 |
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
E.FK. BIG CK. SUBDIST.
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 81?
East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 81 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 East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 81?
East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 81 is owned by E.FK. BIG CK. SUBDIST. (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 81 built?
East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 81 was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 81?
East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 81 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 East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 81?
East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 81 has a dam height of 27 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.