Pratt Dam
Key Takeaway
Pratt Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 63.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 51 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 480 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
| NID ID | MO50121 |
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
MILTON PRATT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pratt Dam?
Pratt Dam 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 Pratt Dam?
Pratt Dam is owned by MILTON PRATT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pratt Dam built?
Pratt Dam was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 Pratt Dam?
Pratt Dam 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 Pratt Dam?
Pratt Dam 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.