Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 31

TR-LITTLE SNI-A-BAR CREEK· Lafayette, Missouri· Built 1977· Earth· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Grade Stabilization Local Government

Key Takeaway

Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 31 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 79.3% in MO)
Dam Length740 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage141 acre-ft
Normal Storage66 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area155 sq mi
Max Discharge200 cfs
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDMO11978

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

LTL SNIABAR WRSD SBDIST

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 31?

Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 31 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 Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 31?

Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 31 is owned by LTL SNIABAR WRSD SBDIST (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 31 built?

Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 31 was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 31?

Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 31 serves the following purposes: Grade Stabilization. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 31?

Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 31 has a dam height of 33 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.