Little Ponderosa Lake(Too Small)
Key Takeaway
Little Ponderosa Lake(Too Small) is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 14.9% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 60 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | MO31222 |
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
FAT SLINKARD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Little Ponderosa Lake(Too Small)?
Little Ponderosa Lake(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 Little Ponderosa Lake(Too Small)?
Little Ponderosa Lake(Too Small) is owned by FAT SLINKARD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Ponderosa Lake(Too Small) built?
Little Ponderosa Lake(Too Small) was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Ponderosa Lake(Too Small)?
Little Ponderosa Lake(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 Little Ponderosa Lake(Too Small)?
Little Ponderosa Lake(Too Small) has a dam height of 22 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 Ponderosa Lake(Too Small) last inspected?
Little Ponderosa Lake(Too Small) was last inspected on March 27, 1981. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.