Jeff & Caryl Lance Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Jeff & Caryl Lance Dam #1 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 49% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 264 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| NID ID | MO50136 |
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
JEFF AND CARYL LANCE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jeff & Caryl Lance Dam #1?
Jeff & Caryl Lance Dam #1 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 Jeff & Caryl Lance Dam #1?
Jeff & Caryl Lance Dam #1 is owned by JEFF AND CARYL LANCE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jeff & Caryl Lance Dam #1 built?
Jeff & Caryl Lance Dam #1 was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Jeff & Caryl Lance Dam #1?
Jeff & Caryl Lance Dam #1 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 Jeff & Caryl Lance Dam #1?
Jeff & Caryl Lance Dam #1 has a dam height of 27 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.