Gary Gray Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Gary Gray Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 63.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 134 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 95 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11087 |
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
GARY GRAY,SR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gary Gray Lake Dam?
Gary Gray Lake Dam 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 Gary Gray Lake Dam?
Gary Gray Lake Dam is owned by GARY GRAY,SR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gary Gray Lake Dam built?
Gary Gray Lake Dam was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Gary Gray Lake Dam?
Gary Gray Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Grade Stabilization, Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Gary Gray Lake Dam?
Gary Gray Lake Dam 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.