Fletcher Tailings Pond Dam(Inundated)
Key Takeaway
Fletcher Tailings Pond Dam(Inundated) is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 111 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | MO31261 |
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
ST JOE MINERALS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fletcher Tailings Pond Dam(Inundated)?
Fletcher Tailings Pond Dam(Inundated) 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 Fletcher Tailings Pond Dam(Inundated)?
Fletcher Tailings Pond Dam(Inundated) is owned by ST JOE MINERALS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fletcher Tailings Pond Dam(Inundated) built?
Fletcher Tailings Pond Dam(Inundated) was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Fletcher Tailings Pond Dam(Inundated)?
Fletcher Tailings Pond Dam(Inundated) serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Fletcher Tailings Pond Dam(Inundated)?
Fletcher Tailings Pond Dam(Inundated) has a dam height of 25 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.