Mononame 79/(Removed)
Key Takeaway
Mononame 79/(Removed) is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 1.7% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 420 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
| NID ID | MO20131 |
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
CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mononame 79/(Removed)?
Mononame 79/(Removed) 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 Mononame 79/(Removed)?
Mononame 79/(Removed) is owned by CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mononame 79/(Removed) built?
Mononame 79/(Removed) was completed in 1949, making it 77 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 Mononame 79/(Removed)?
Mononame 79/(Removed) 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 Mononame 79/(Removed)?
Mononame 79/(Removed) has a dam height of 15 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.