Mccoy-Waits Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Mccoy-Waits Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is debris control.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 63.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 230 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11253 |
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
CECIL MCCOY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mccoy-Waits Lake Dam?
Mccoy-Waits Lake Dam 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 Mccoy-Waits Lake Dam?
Mccoy-Waits Lake Dam is owned by CECIL MCCOY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mccoy-Waits Lake Dam built?
Mccoy-Waits Lake Dam 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 Mccoy-Waits Lake Dam?
Mccoy-Waits Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mccoy-Waits Lake Dam?
Mccoy-Waits Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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.