Grassy Creek Watershed Dam G- 64
Key Takeaway
Grassy Creek Watershed Dam G- 64 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 79.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 730 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 109 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 80 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
| NID ID | MO50884 |
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
GRASSY CK SUBDISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Grassy Creek Watershed Dam G- 64?
Grassy Creek Watershed Dam G- 64 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 Grassy Creek Watershed Dam G- 64?
Grassy Creek Watershed Dam G- 64 is owned by GRASSY CK SUBDISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Grassy Creek Watershed Dam G- 64 built?
Grassy Creek Watershed Dam G- 64 was completed in 1993, making it 33 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 Grassy Creek Watershed Dam G- 64?
Grassy Creek Watershed Dam G- 64 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Grassy Creek Watershed Dam G- 64?
Grassy Creek Watershed Dam G- 64 has a dam height of 33 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 Grassy Creek Watershed Dam G- 64 last inspected?
Grassy Creek Watershed Dam G- 64 was last inspected on September 11, 1999. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.