Musgraves Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Musgraves Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 18% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 204 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 60 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11336 |
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
DENNIS MUSGRAVES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Musgraves Lake Dam?
Musgraves Lake 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 Musgraves Lake Dam?
Musgraves Lake Dam is owned by DENNIS MUSGRAVES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Musgraves Lake Dam built?
Musgraves Lake Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Musgraves Lake Dam?
Musgraves Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Musgraves Lake Dam?
Musgraves Lake Dam 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.