Lower Dresser No. 4 Dam
Key Takeaway
Lower Dresser No. 4 Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 73.7% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 1,010 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 600 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | MO31123 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MI DRILLING FLUIDS COMPA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lower Dresser No. 4 Dam?
Lower Dresser No. 4 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lower Dresser No. 4 Dam?
Lower Dresser No. 4 Dam is owned by MI DRILLING FLUIDS COMPA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lower Dresser No. 4 Dam built?
Lower Dresser No. 4 Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Lower Dresser No. 4 Dam?
Lower Dresser No. 4 Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lower Dresser No. 4 Dam?
Lower Dresser No. 4 Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Lower Dresser No. 4 Dam last inspected?
Lower Dresser No. 4 Dam was last inspected on March 26, 1979. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.