Poirot Lake Dam/(Shallow)
Key Takeaway
Poirot Lake Dam/(Shallow) is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 0.9% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4,660 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | MO20098 |
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
POIROT FARM INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Poirot Lake Dam/(Shallow)?
Poirot Lake Dam/(Shallow) 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 Poirot Lake Dam/(Shallow)?
Poirot Lake Dam/(Shallow) is owned by POIROT FARM INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Poirot Lake Dam/(Shallow) built?
Poirot Lake Dam/(Shallow) was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Poirot Lake Dam/(Shallow)?
Poirot Lake Dam/(Shallow) serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Poirot Lake Dam/(Shallow)?
Poirot Lake Dam/(Shallow) has a dam height of 12 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.