Grindstone Lost-Muddy-Cr Wrsd Dm D-22

TR TO NORTH FORK LOST CREEK· DeKalb, Missouri· Built 1978· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Debris Control Local Government

Key Takeaway

Grindstone Lost-Muddy-Cr Wrsd Dm D-22 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is debris control.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 7.1% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage107 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area280 sq mi
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDMO12116

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

GRDSN-LST-MDY CR WSD SBD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Grindstone Lost-Muddy-Cr Wrsd Dm D-22?

Grindstone Lost-Muddy-Cr Wrsd Dm D-22 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 Lost-Muddy-Cr Wrsd Dm D-22?

Grindstone Lost-Muddy-Cr Wrsd Dm D-22 is owned by GRDSN-LST-MDY CR WSD SBD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Grindstone Lost-Muddy-Cr Wrsd Dm D-22 built?

Grindstone Lost-Muddy-Cr Wrsd Dm D-22 was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Lost-Muddy-Cr Wrsd Dm D-22?

Grindstone Lost-Muddy-Cr Wrsd Dm D-22 serves the following purposes: Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Grindstone Lost-Muddy-Cr Wrsd Dm D-22?

Grindstone Lost-Muddy-Cr Wrsd Dm D-22 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.