E.Br So Fk Blackwater B-19
Key Takeaway
E.Br So Fk Blackwater B-19 is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 54.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 320 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 305 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | MO20438 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
JOHNSON CO SCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of E.Br So Fk Blackwater B-19?
E.Br So Fk Blackwater B-19 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates E.Br So Fk Blackwater B-19?
E.Br So Fk Blackwater B-19 is owned by JOHNSON CO SCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was E.Br So Fk Blackwater B-19 built?
E.Br So Fk Blackwater B-19 was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 E.Br So Fk Blackwater B-19?
E.Br So Fk Blackwater B-19 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 E.Br So Fk Blackwater B-19?
E.Br So Fk Blackwater B-19 has a dam height of 28 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.