Jaynes Dam
Key Takeaway
Jaynes Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is debris control.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 63.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 131 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10865 |
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
HOWARD JAYNES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jaynes Dam?
Jaynes 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 Jaynes Dam?
Jaynes Dam is owned by HOWARD JAYNES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jaynes Dam built?
Jaynes Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Jaynes Dam?
Jaynes Dam serves the following purposes: Debris Control, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Jaynes Dam?
Jaynes Dam 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.