Gingerich,Ursel Dam
Key Takeaway
Gingerich,Ursel Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 371 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10393 |
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
URSEL GINGERICH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gingerich,Ursel Dam?
Gingerich,Ursel 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 Gingerich,Ursel Dam?
Gingerich,Ursel Dam is owned by URSEL GINGERICH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gingerich,Ursel Dam built?
Gingerich,Ursel Dam 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 Gingerich,Ursel Dam?
Gingerich,Ursel Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Grade Stabilization, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Gingerich,Ursel Dam?
Gingerich,Ursel Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Gingerich,Ursel Dam last inspected?
Gingerich,Ursel Dam was last inspected on August 21, 1979. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.