Hoover Frankum Watershed A-11 Dam
Key Takeaway
Hoover Frankum Watershed A-11 Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 82.3% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 505 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10347 |
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
HOOVER FRANKUM WTRSD SUB
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Hoover Frankum Watershed A-11 Dam?
Hoover Frankum Watershed A-11 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 Hoover Frankum Watershed A-11 Dam?
Hoover Frankum Watershed A-11 Dam is owned by HOOVER FRANKUM WTRSD SUB (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hoover Frankum Watershed A-11 Dam built?
Hoover Frankum Watershed A-11 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 Hoover Frankum Watershed A-11 Dam?
Hoover Frankum Watershed A-11 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation, Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hoover Frankum Watershed A-11 Dam?
Hoover Frankum Watershed A-11 Dam 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.