Marshell Diggs Wildlife Area Dam Soth
Key Takeaway
Marshell Diggs Wildlife Area Dam Soth is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 7.1% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 205 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | MO31468 |
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
MO DEPT OF CONSERVATION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Marshell Diggs Wildlife Area Dam Soth?
Marshell Diggs Wildlife Area Dam Soth 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 Marshell Diggs Wildlife Area Dam Soth?
Marshell Diggs Wildlife Area Dam Soth is owned by MO DEPT OF CONSERVATION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Marshell Diggs Wildlife Area Dam Soth built?
Marshell Diggs Wildlife Area Dam Soth was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Marshell Diggs Wildlife Area Dam Soth?
Marshell Diggs Wildlife Area Dam Soth 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 Marshell Diggs Wildlife Area Dam Soth?
Marshell Diggs Wildlife Area Dam Soth has a dam height of 20 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.