Glazebrooks Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Glazebrooks Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 43.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 43 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11857 |
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
KENNETH GLAZEBROOKS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Glazebrooks Lake Dam?
Glazebrooks 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 Glazebrooks Lake Dam?
Glazebrooks Lake Dam is owned by KENNETH GLAZEBROOKS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Glazebrooks Lake Dam built?
Glazebrooks Lake Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Glazebrooks Lake Dam?
Glazebrooks Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Glazebrooks Lake Dam?
Glazebrooks Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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.