Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam A-10b
Key Takeaway
Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam A-10b is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 85.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 640 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 102 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 930 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | MO12263 |
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
G-L-M WATERSHED SUBDIST
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam A-10b?
Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam A-10b 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 Watershed Dam A-10b?
Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam A-10b is owned by G-L-M WATERSHED SUBDIST (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam A-10b built?
Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam A-10b was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Watershed Dam A-10b?
Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam A-10b 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-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam A-10b?
Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam A-10b has a dam height of 35 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.