Green City Dam-Sect 16
Key Takeaway
Green City Dam-Sect 16 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 7.1% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 974 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 606 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 91 acres |
| Drainage Area | 920 sq mi |
| NID ID | MO11097 |
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
GREEN CITY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Green City Dam-Sect 16?
Green City Dam-Sect 16 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 Green City Dam-Sect 16?
Green City Dam-Sect 16 is owned by GREEN CITY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Green City Dam-Sect 16?
Green City Dam-Sect 16 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Green City Dam-Sect 16?
Green City Dam-Sect 16 has a dam height of 20 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.