G7g Cattle CO Dam West
Key Takeaway
G7g Cattle CO Dam West is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is fire protection. 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 | 30 ft (taller than 63.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 401 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 575 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10031 |
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
G&G CATTLE CO
Private
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What is the hazard classification of G7g Cattle CO Dam West?
G7g Cattle CO Dam West 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 G7g Cattle CO Dam West?
G7g Cattle CO Dam West is owned by G&G CATTLE CO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was G7g Cattle CO Dam West built?
G7g Cattle CO Dam West was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 G7g Cattle CO Dam West?
G7g Cattle CO Dam West serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is G7g Cattle CO Dam West?
G7g Cattle CO Dam West has a dam height of 30 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.