Mononame40

DRY BRANCH· Newton, Missouri· Built 1950· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Mononame40 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 1.7% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area40 sq mi
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDMO20108

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 Mononame40?

Mononame40 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 Mononame40?

Mononame40 is owned by UNKNOWN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mononame40 built?

Mononame40 was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Mononame40?

Mononame40 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 Mononame40?

Mononame40 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.

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.