Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 7-B
Key Takeaway
Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 7-B is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 63.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 140 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 486 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10289 |
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 TRIB WTSD SUBDS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 7-B?
Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 7-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 7-B?
Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 7-B is owned by PLATTE R TRIB WTSD SUBDS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 7-B built?
Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 7-B was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 7-B?
Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 7-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 7-B?
Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 7-B 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.