Longview No 2
Key Takeaway
Longview No 2 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1947 and is 79 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 334 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 870 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
| NID ID | MO20236 |
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
DAEN MRK
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Longview No 2?
Longview No 2 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 Longview No 2?
Longview No 2 is owned by DAEN MRK (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Longview No 2 built?
Longview No 2 was completed in 1947, making it 79 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 Longview No 2?
Longview No 2 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Longview No 2?
Longview No 2 has a dam height of 25 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 Longview No 2 last inspected?
Longview No 2 was last inspected on September 24, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.