Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 2-A
Key Takeaway
Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 2-A is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 49% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 505 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 32 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,106 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10362 |
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
PLATTE R TRBS WTSH SUBDS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 2-A?
Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 2-A 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 Trib Watershed Dam 2-A?
Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 2-A is owned by PLATTE R TRBS WTSH SUBDS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 2-A built?
Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 2-A 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 Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 2-A?
Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 2-A serves the following purposes: Grade Stabilization. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 2-A?
Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 2-A has a dam height of 27 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.