Fourche Creek Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Fourche Creek Dam 1 is classified as significant hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 65 ft (taller than 97.9% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 1,040 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 544 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20,400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | MO50435 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
FOURCHE CR WTSH SUBDIST
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Fourche Creek Dam 1?
Fourche Creek Dam 1 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Fourche Creek Dam 1?
Fourche Creek Dam 1 is owned by FOURCHE CR WTSH SUBDIST (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fourche Creek Dam 1 built?
Fourche Creek Dam 1 was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Fourche Creek Dam 1?
Fourche Creek Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Fourche Creek Dam 1?
Fourche Creek Dam 1 has a dam height of 65 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.