Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 39

TR-LITTLE SNI-A-BAR CREEK· Lafayette, Missouri· Built 1972· Earth· 34 ft tall
Low Hazard Grade Stabilization Local Government

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 Length450 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage93 acre-ft
Normal Storage44 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area344 sq mi
Max Discharge130 cfs
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDMO12145

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 DIST

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.