Ozark Fisheries Dam
Key Takeaway
Ozark Fisheries Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 7.1% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 492 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 445 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | MO31340 |
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
OZARK FISHERIES INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ozark Fisheries Dam?
Ozark Fisheries 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 Ozark Fisheries Dam?
Ozark Fisheries Dam is owned by OZARK FISHERIES INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ozark Fisheries Dam built?
Ozark Fisheries Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Ozark Fisheries Dam?
Ozark Fisheries Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ozark Fisheries Dam?
Ozark Fisheries 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.