Patterson Farms Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Patterson Farms Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 63.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 321 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,019 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11696 |
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
PETERSON FARMS, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Patterson Farms Lake Dam?
Patterson Farms 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 Patterson Farms Lake Dam?
Patterson Farms Lake Dam is owned by PETERSON FARMS, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Patterson Farms Lake Dam built?
Patterson Farms Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Patterson Farms Lake Dam?
Patterson Farms Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, 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 Patterson Farms Lake Dam?
Patterson Farms Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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.