Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 9a
Key Takeaway
Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 9a is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 82.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 70 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,186 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| NID ID | MO51148 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF NEOSHO
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 9a?
Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 9a is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 9a?
Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 9a is owned by CITY OF NEOSHO (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 9a built?
Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 9a was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 9a?
Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 9a serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 9a?
Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 9a 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.
When was Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 9a last inspected?
Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 9a was last inspected on September 23, 2002. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.