Little Sni-A-Bar No. 1
Key Takeaway
Little Sni-A-Bar No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 49 ft (taller than 94.7% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 651 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 105 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,200 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10480 |
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
LAFAYETTE SOIL & WATER
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Little Sni-A-Bar No. 1?
Little Sni-A-Bar No. 1 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 No. 1?
Little Sni-A-Bar No. 1 is owned by LAFAYETTE SOIL & WATER (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Sni-A-Bar No. 1 built?
Little Sni-A-Bar No. 1 was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 No. 1?
Little Sni-A-Bar No. 1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. 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 No. 1?
Little Sni-A-Bar No. 1 has a dam height of 49 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.
When was Little Sni-A-Bar No. 1 last inspected?
Little Sni-A-Bar No. 1 was last inspected on October 14, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.