East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 5
Key Takeaway
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 5 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 43.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 140 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 78 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | MO50816 |
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
EAST LOCUST CREEK SUBDISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 5?
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 5 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 Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 5?
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 5 is owned by EAST LOCUST CREEK SUBDISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 5 built?
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 5 was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 5?
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 5 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 5?
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 5 has a dam height of 26 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 East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 5 last inspected?
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 5 was last inspected on March 26, 1999. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.