Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 42
Key Takeaway
Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 42 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 79.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 235 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 260 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | MO12147 |
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 CR WRSD SBDS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 42?
Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 42 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 42?
Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 42 is owned by LTL SNIABAR CR WRSD SBDS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 42 built?
Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 42 was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 42?
Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 42 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 42?
Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 42 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.