Little Clearwater Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Little Clearwater Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 47 ft (taller than 93.7% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 700 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
| NID ID | MO31858 |
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
MR. LYNN RAINS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Little Clearwater Lake Dam?
Little Clearwater Lake 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 Little Clearwater Lake Dam?
Little Clearwater Lake Dam is owned by MR. LYNN RAINS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Clearwater Lake Dam built?
Little Clearwater Lake Dam was completed in 1948, making it 78 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 Little Clearwater Lake Dam?
Little Clearwater Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Little Clearwater Lake Dam?
Little Clearwater Lake Dam has a dam height of 47 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 Little Clearwater Lake Dam last inspected?
Little Clearwater Lake Dam was last inspected on November 24, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.