Frank Milne Dam (Dry)
Key Takeaway
Frank Milne Dam (Dry) is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 79.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 455 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 867 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 270 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11029 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MO DEPT OF CONSERVATION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Frank Milne Dam (Dry)?
Frank Milne Dam (Dry) is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Frank Milne Dam (Dry)?
Frank Milne Dam (Dry) is owned by MO DEPT OF CONSERVATION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Frank Milne Dam (Dry) built?
Frank Milne Dam (Dry) was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Frank Milne Dam (Dry)?
Frank Milne Dam (Dry) 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 Frank Milne Dam (Dry)?
Frank Milne Dam (Dry) has a dam height of 33 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.
When was Frank Milne Dam (Dry) last inspected?
Frank Milne Dam (Dry) was last inspected on March 13, 2000. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.