Grindstaff Dam
Key Takeaway
Grindstaff Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 1.7% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 160 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | MO30858 |
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
FIFTY-ONE PROPERTIES INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Grindstaff Dam?
Grindstaff 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 Grindstaff Dam?
Grindstaff Dam is owned by FIFTY-ONE PROPERTIES INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Grindstaff Dam built?
Grindstaff Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Grindstaff Dam?
Grindstaff Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Grindstaff Dam?
Grindstaff Dam has a dam height of 15 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.