Grutsch Dam
Key Takeaway
Grutsch Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 49% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 196 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 17 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
| NID ID | MO50671 |
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
JAMES GRUTSCH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Grutsch Dam?
Grutsch Dam 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 Grutsch Dam?
Grutsch Dam is owned by JAMES GRUTSCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Grutsch Dam built?
Grutsch Dam was completed in 1996, making it 30 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 Grutsch Dam?
Grutsch Dam 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 Grutsch Dam?
Grutsch Dam has a dam height of 27 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.