Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 43

TR-LITTLE SNI-A-BAR CREEK· Lafayette, Missouri· Built 1974· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Grade Stabilization Local Government

Key Takeaway

Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 43 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 28 ft (taller than 54.3% in MO)
Dam Length550 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage76 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area269 sq mi
Max Discharge248 cfs
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)
NID IDMO11995

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 SBDST

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 43?

Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 43 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 43?

Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 43 is owned by LTL SNIABAR WRSD SBDST (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 43 built?

Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 43 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 43?

Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 43 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 43?

Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 43 has a dam height of 28 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.