Hoover Frankum D-12
Key Takeaway
Hoover Frankum D-12 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 86.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 825 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 537 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,690 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10160 |
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
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Hoover Frankum D-12?
Hoover Frankum D-12 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 Hoover Frankum D-12?
Hoover Frankum D-12 is owned by information not available (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hoover Frankum D-12 built?
Hoover Frankum D-12 was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Hoover Frankum D-12?
Hoover Frankum D-12 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 Hoover Frankum D-12?
Hoover Frankum D-12 has a dam height of 36 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 Hoover Frankum D-12 last inspected?
Hoover Frankum D-12 was last inspected on October 10, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.