Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam F- 20
Key Takeaway
Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam F- 20 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 54.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 216 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11220 |
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 CREEK WSHD SUB-DIST
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam F- 20?
Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam F- 20 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 F- 20?
Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam F- 20 is owned by GLM CREEK WSHD SUB-DIST (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam F- 20 built?
Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam F- 20 was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 F- 20?
Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam F- 20 serves the following purposes: Grade Stabilization. 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 F- 20?
Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam F- 20 has a dam height of 28 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-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam F- 20 last inspected?
Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam F- 20 was last inspected on June 30, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.