Petersen Lake -01
Key Takeaway
Petersen Lake -01 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 63.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 100 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10792 |
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
HARVEY E PETERSEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Petersen Lake -01?
Petersen Lake -01 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 Petersen Lake -01?
Petersen Lake -01 is owned by HARVEY E PETERSEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Petersen Lake -01 built?
Petersen Lake -01 was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Petersen Lake -01?
Petersen Lake -01 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Petersen Lake -01?
Petersen Lake -01 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.