Fourche Creek Watershed Dam 13
Key Takeaway
Fourche Creek Watershed Dam 13 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 59.6% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 470 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 173 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 605 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | MO31649 |
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
FOURCHE CR WTRSHD SUBDST
Local Government
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Low Hazard 48 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Fourche Creek Watershed Dam 13?
Fourche Creek Watershed Dam 13 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 Fourche Creek Watershed Dam 13?
Fourche Creek Watershed Dam 13 is owned by FOURCHE CR WTRSHD SUBDST (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fourche Creek Watershed Dam 13 built?
Fourche Creek Watershed Dam 13 was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Watershed Dam 13?
Fourche Creek Watershed Dam 13 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Fourche Creek Watershed Dam 13?
Fourche Creek Watershed Dam 13 has a dam height of 29 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.