Fairview Farms Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Fairview Farms Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1946 and is 80 years old. Its primary use is debris control.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 76.3% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 325 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,240 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
| NID ID | MO20083 |
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
FAIRVIEW FARMS INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fairview Farms Lake Dam?
Fairview Farms Lake 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 Fairview Farms Lake Dam?
Fairview Farms Lake Dam is owned by FAIRVIEW FARMS INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fairview Farms Lake Dam built?
Fairview Farms Lake Dam was completed in 1946, making it 80 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 Fairview Farms Lake Dam?
Fairview Farms Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Debris Control, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Fairview Farms Lake Dam?
Fairview Farms Lake Dam has a dam height of 32 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.