Grindstone Glm C-4 Dam
Key Takeaway
Grindstone Glm C-4 Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 88.1% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 343 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1986 |
| NID ID | MO12203 |
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
GLM WATERSHED SUBDISTRCT
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Grindstone Glm C-4 Dam?
Grindstone Glm C-4 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 Grindstone Glm C-4 Dam?
Grindstone Glm C-4 Dam is owned by GLM WATERSHED SUBDISTRCT (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Grindstone Glm C-4 Dam built?
Grindstone Glm C-4 Dam was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Grindstone Glm C-4 Dam?
Grindstone Glm C-4 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Grindstone Glm C-4 Dam?
Grindstone Glm C-4 Dam has a dam height of 38 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 Grindstone Glm C-4 Dam last inspected?
Grindstone Glm C-4 Dam was last inspected on September 25, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.