Lakes Famar Lower(Too Small)
Key Takeaway
Lakes Famar Lower(Too Small) is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 13.3% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 45 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | MO30421 |
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
JOHN HINDERT + E KUNDERT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lakes Famar Lower(Too Small)?
Lakes Famar Lower(Too Small) 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 Lakes Famar Lower(Too Small)?
Lakes Famar Lower(Too Small) is owned by JOHN HINDERT + E KUNDERT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lakes Famar Lower(Too Small) built?
Lakes Famar Lower(Too Small) was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Lakes Famar Lower(Too Small)?
Lakes Famar Lower(Too Small) 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 Lakes Famar Lower(Too Small)?
Lakes Famar Lower(Too Small) has a dam height of 21 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 Lakes Famar Lower(Too Small) last inspected?
Lakes Famar Lower(Too Small) was last inspected on March 27, 1981. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.