Lake Thunderbird Lower Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Thunderbird Lower Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 68 ft (taller than 98.2% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 612 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 612 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,056 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1989 |
| NID ID | MO11426 |
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
THUNDERBIRD LAKE INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Thunderbird Lower Dam?
Lake Thunderbird Lower 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 Lake Thunderbird Lower Dam?
Lake Thunderbird Lower Dam is owned by THUNDERBIRD LAKE INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Thunderbird Lower Dam built?
Lake Thunderbird Lower Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Lake Thunderbird Lower Dam?
Lake Thunderbird Lower Dam 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 Lake Thunderbird Lower Dam?
Lake Thunderbird Lower Dam has a dam height of 68 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 Lake Thunderbird Lower Dam last inspected?
Lake Thunderbird Lower Dam was last inspected on January 22, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.