Mccredie Experiment Station
Key Takeaway
Mccredie Experiment Station is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 875 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,071 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10882 |
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
UNIVERSITY OF MO
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Mccredie Experiment Station?
Mccredie Experiment Station 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 Mccredie Experiment Station?
Mccredie Experiment Station is owned by UNIVERSITY OF MO (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mccredie Experiment Station built?
Mccredie Experiment Station was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Mccredie Experiment Station?
Mccredie Experiment Station serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mccredie Experiment Station?
Mccredie Experiment Station 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.