Middle Fork Water Company Dam
Key Takeaway
Middle Fork Water Company Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. 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 | 35 ft (taller than 85.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 925 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 842 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 84 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,577 sq mi |
| NID ID | MO40173 |
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
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Middle Fork Water Company Dam?
Middle Fork Water Company 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 Middle Fork Water Company Dam?
Middle Fork Water Company Dam is owned by information not available (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Middle Fork Water Company Dam?
Middle Fork Water Company Dam has a dam height of 35 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.