Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 39
Key Takeaway
Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 39 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 82.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 344 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 130 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | MO12145 |
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
LTL SNIABAR WRSD DIST
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 39?
Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 39 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 39?
Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 39 is owned by LTL SNIABAR WRSD DIST (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 39 built?
Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 39 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 Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 39?
Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 39 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 39?
Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 39 has a dam height of 34 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.