Moniteau Creek WS Dam M- 21

MONITEAU· Howard, Missouri· Built 2005· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Moniteau Creek WS Dam M- 21 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 18% in MO)
Dam Length490 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage84 acre-ft
Normal Storage27 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area339 sq mi
Max Discharge127 cfs
Year Completed2005 (21 years old)
NID IDMO51378

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

MONITEAU CREEK WS DISTRICT

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Moniteau Creek WS Dam M- 21?

Moniteau Creek WS Dam M- 21 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 Moniteau Creek WS Dam M- 21?

Moniteau Creek WS Dam M- 21 is owned by MONITEAU CREEK WS DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Moniteau Creek WS Dam M- 21 built?

Moniteau Creek WS Dam M- 21 was completed in 2005, making it 21 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 Moniteau Creek WS Dam M- 21?

Moniteau Creek WS Dam M- 21 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Moniteau Creek WS Dam M- 21?

Moniteau Creek WS Dam M- 21 has a dam height of 23 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.