Howes Mill Fish Hatchery
Key Takeaway
Howes Mill Fish Hatchery is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 63.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 321 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 105 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | MO30816 |
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
UNKNOWN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Howes Mill Fish Hatchery?
Howes Mill Fish Hatchery 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 Howes Mill Fish Hatchery?
Howes Mill Fish Hatchery is owned by UNKNOWN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Howes Mill Fish Hatchery built?
Howes Mill Fish Hatchery was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Howes Mill Fish Hatchery?
Howes Mill Fish Hatchery 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 Howes Mill Fish Hatchery?
Howes Mill Fish Hatchery has a dam height of 30 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.