Edina Reservoir Sect-7 Dam
Key Takeaway
Edina Reservoir Sect-7 Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1922 and is 104 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 63.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 198 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10039 |
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
CITY OF EDINA
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Edina Reservoir Sect-7 Dam?
Edina Reservoir Sect-7 Dam 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 Edina Reservoir Sect-7 Dam?
Edina Reservoir Sect-7 Dam is owned by CITY OF EDINA (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Edina Reservoir Sect-7 Dam built?
Edina Reservoir Sect-7 Dam was completed in 1922, making it 104 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 Edina Reservoir Sect-7 Dam?
Edina Reservoir Sect-7 Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Edina Reservoir Sect-7 Dam?
Edina Reservoir Sect-7 Dam has a dam height of 30 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.