E.Br So Fk Blackwater C-16
Key Takeaway
E.Br So Fk Blackwater C-16 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 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 | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 179 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 124 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | MO50222 |
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
JOHNSON CO.SCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of E.Br So Fk Blackwater C-16?
E.Br So Fk Blackwater C-16 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 E.Br So Fk Blackwater C-16?
E.Br So Fk Blackwater C-16 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 C-16 built?
E.Br So Fk Blackwater C-16 was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 C-16?
E.Br So Fk Blackwater C-16 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 C-16?
E.Br So Fk Blackwater C-16 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.