Freeman Farms Dam Number One
Key Takeaway
Freeman Farms Dam Number One is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is debris control.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 73.7% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 270 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11114 |
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
ELDON FREEMAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Freeman Farms Dam Number One?
Freeman Farms Dam Number One 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 Freeman Farms Dam Number One?
Freeman Farms Dam Number One is owned by ELDON FREEMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Freeman Farms Dam Number One built?
Freeman Farms Dam Number One 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 Freeman Farms Dam Number One?
Freeman Farms Dam Number One serves the following purposes: Debris Control, Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Freeman Farms Dam Number One?
Freeman Farms Dam Number One has a dam height of 31 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.