Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam Lt-159

TR-EAST FORK LOST CREEK· DeKalb, Missouri· Built 1986· Earth· 34 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam Lt-159 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 34 ft (taller than 82.3% in MO)
Dam Length530 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage33 acre-ft
Normal Storage24 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area122 sq mi
Max Discharge16 cfs
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)
NID IDMO12252

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

PAULINE HINES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam Lt-159?

Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam Lt-159 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-159?

Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam Lt-159 is owned by PAULINE HINES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam Lt-159 built?

Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam Lt-159 was completed in 1986, making it 40 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-159?

Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam Lt-159 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, 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-159?

Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam Lt-159 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.