Hellmuth,George Lower Dam
Key Takeaway
Hellmuth,George Lower Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 5.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 83 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 320 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | MO30031 |
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
GEORGE F HELLMUTH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hellmuth,George Lower Dam?
Hellmuth,George Lower 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 Hellmuth,George Lower Dam?
Hellmuth,George Lower Dam is owned by GEORGE F HELLMUTH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hellmuth,George Lower Dam built?
Hellmuth,George Lower Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Hellmuth,George Lower Dam?
Hellmuth,George Lower Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hellmuth,George Lower Dam?
Hellmuth,George Lower Dam has a dam height of 18 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.