Elmwood No 77a
Key Takeaway
Elmwood No 77a is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 73.7% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 192 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 68 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | MO12365 |
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
LEE REECE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Elmwood No 77a?
Elmwood No 77a 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 Elmwood No 77a?
Elmwood No 77a is owned by LEE REECE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Elmwood No 77a built?
Elmwood No 77a was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Elmwood No 77a?
Elmwood No 77a serves the following purposes: Grade Stabilization. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Elmwood No 77a?
Elmwood No 77a 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.