Pipes 001
Key Takeaway
Pipes 001 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 82.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 347 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 58 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 67 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | MO50418 |
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
CURTIS PIPES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pipes 001?
Pipes 001 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 Pipes 001?
Pipes 001 is owned by CURTIS PIPES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pipes 001 built?
Pipes 001 was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Pipes 001?
Pipes 001 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Grade Stabilization, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Pipes 001?
Pipes 001 has a dam height of 34 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.