Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 45
Key Takeaway
Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 45 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 | 32 ft (taller than 76.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 203 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 244 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11992 |
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 45?
Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 45 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 45?
Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 45 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 45 built?
Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 45 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 45?
Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 45 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 45?
Little Sni-A-Bar Creek Dam 45 has a dam height of 32 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.