Mcmenamy Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Mcmenamy Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 130 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| NID ID | MO31556 |
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
VINCENT MCMENAMY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mcmenamy Lake Dam?
Mcmenamy 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 Mcmenamy Lake Dam?
Mcmenamy Lake Dam is owned by VINCENT MCMENAMY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mcmenamy Lake Dam built?
Mcmenamy Lake Dam was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Mcmenamy Lake Dam?
Mcmenamy Lake Dam 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 Mcmenamy Lake Dam?
Mcmenamy Lake Dam 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.