Kampen Lake Dam-Sect 20
Key Takeaway
Kampen Lake Dam-Sect 20 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1906 and is 120 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 54.3% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 595 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1906 (120 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10585 |
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
WESLEY PETTERSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Kampen Lake Dam-Sect 20?
Kampen Lake Dam-Sect 20 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 Kampen Lake Dam-Sect 20?
Kampen Lake Dam-Sect 20 is owned by WESLEY PETTERSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kampen Lake Dam-Sect 20 built?
Kampen Lake Dam-Sect 20 was completed in 1906, making it 120 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 Kampen Lake Dam-Sect 20?
Kampen Lake Dam-Sect 20 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Kampen Lake Dam-Sect 20?
Kampen Lake Dam-Sect 20 has a dam height of 28 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 Kampen Lake Dam-Sect 20 last inspected?
Kampen Lake Dam-Sect 20 was last inspected on August 16, 1990. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.