Mononame 87 Dam

TR LAMKINS FORK· Jackson, Missouri· Built 1948· Earth· 20 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Mononame 87 Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 7.1% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage86 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area145 sq mi
Year Completed1948 (78 years old)
NID IDMO20142

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

UNKNOWN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mononame 87 Dam?

Mononame 87 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 Mononame 87 Dam?

Mononame 87 Dam is owned by UNKNOWN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mononame 87 Dam built?

Mononame 87 Dam was completed in 1948, making it 78 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 87 Dam?

Mononame 87 Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Mononame 87 Dam?

Mononame 87 Dam has a dam height of 20 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.