Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 5-B
Key Takeaway
Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 5-B is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 82.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 435 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 120 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 630 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10359 |
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 TR WTRSD SUBDST
Local Government
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Low Hazard 34 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 5-B?
Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 5-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 Trib Watershed Dam 5-B?
Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 5-B is owned by PLATTE R TR WTRSD SUBDST (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 5-B built?
Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 5-B 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 Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 5-B?
Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 5-B 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 5-B?
Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 5-B 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.