Little Indian Creek Dam
Key Takeaway
Little Indian Creek Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is tailings. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 58 ft (taller than 97% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 1,680 ft |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 578 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 617 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | MO30718 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Sandy & Tim Blomker
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Little Indian Creek Dam?
Little Indian Creek Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Little Indian Creek Dam?
Little Indian Creek Dam is owned by Sandy & Tim Blomker (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Indian Creek Dam built?
Little Indian Creek Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Indian Creek Dam?
Little Indian Creek Dam serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Little Indian Creek Dam?
Little Indian Creek Dam has a dam height of 58 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 Indian Creek Dam last inspected?
Little Indian Creek Dam was last inspected on November 10, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.