East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-75
Key Takeaway
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-75 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 73.7% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 192 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 292 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
| NID ID | MO50721 |
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 WATERSHED SUBDIST.
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-75?
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-75 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-75?
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-75 is owned by EAST LOCUST WATERSHED SUBDIST. (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-75 built?
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-75 was completed in 1994, making it 32 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-75?
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-75 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 Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-75?
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-75 has a dam height of 31 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.