Platte River Site 8-B
Key Takeaway
Platte River Site 8-B is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 86.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 792 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10358 |
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
SANDERS/ NEW LLC
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Platte River Site 8-B?
Platte River Site 8-B 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 Platte River Site 8-B?
Platte River Site 8-B is owned by SANDERS/ NEW LLC (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Platte River Site 8-B built?
Platte River Site 8-B was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Platte River Site 8-B?
Platte River Site 8-B serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Platte River Site 8-B?
Platte River Site 8-B has a dam height of 36 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.
When was Platte River Site 8-B last inspected?
Platte River Site 8-B was last inspected on January 8, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.