Hoover-Frankum Watershed Dam A- 12
Key Takeaway
Hoover-Frankum Watershed Dam A- 12 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 6.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 485 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 327 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | MO51354 |
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 WS DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Hoover-Frankum Watershed Dam A- 12?
Hoover-Frankum Watershed Dam A- 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 Watershed Dam A- 12?
Hoover-Frankum Watershed Dam A- 12 is owned by HOOVER-FRANKUM WS DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hoover-Frankum Watershed Dam A- 12 built?
Hoover-Frankum Watershed Dam A- 12 was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Dam A- 12?
Hoover-Frankum Watershed Dam A- 12 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 Hoover-Frankum Watershed Dam A- 12?
Hoover-Frankum Watershed Dam A- 12 has a dam height of 19 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 Watershed Dam A- 12 last inspected?
Hoover-Frankum Watershed Dam A- 12 was last inspected on November 1, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.