Fender Farms Lake Dam East
Key Takeaway
Fender Farms Lake Dam East is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 7.1% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 90 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11779 |
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
FENDER FARMS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fender Farms Lake Dam East?
Fender Farms Lake Dam East 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 Fender Farms Lake Dam East?
Fender Farms Lake Dam East is owned by FENDER FARMS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fender Farms Lake Dam East built?
Fender Farms Lake Dam East was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Fender Farms Lake Dam East?
Fender Farms Lake Dam East serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Fender Farms Lake Dam East?
Fender Farms Lake Dam East has a dam height of 20 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.