Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam Lt-157

TR- LOST CREEK· DeKalb, Missouri· Built 1984· Earth· 34 ft tall
Low Hazard Grade Stabilization Private

Key Takeaway

Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam Lt-157 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.

Physical Details

Dam Height 34 ft (taller than 82.3% in MO)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage44 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area210 sq mi
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)
NID IDMO12251

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

JOHN H. OWEN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam Lt-157?

Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam Lt-157 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 Lt-157?

Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam Lt-157 is owned by JOHN H. OWEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam Lt-157 built?

Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam Lt-157 was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Lt-157?

Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam Lt-157 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 Lt-157?

Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam Lt-157 has a dam height of 34 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.