Patterson Farms Lake Dam-Sect 12
Key Takeaway
Patterson Farms Lake Dam-Sect 12 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is debris control.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 63.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 257 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,390 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11699 |
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
PATTERSON FARMS INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Patterson Farms Lake Dam-Sect 12?
Patterson Farms Lake Dam-Sect 12 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-Sect 12?
Patterson Farms Lake Dam-Sect 12 is owned by PATTERSON FARMS INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Patterson Farms Lake Dam-Sect 12 built?
Patterson Farms Lake Dam-Sect 12 was completed in 1962, making it 64 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-Sect 12?
Patterson Farms Lake Dam-Sect 12 serves the following purposes: Debris Control, 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-Sect 12?
Patterson Farms Lake Dam-Sect 12 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.