Puxico Quad No. 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Puxico Quad No. 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 1.7% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 1,029 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 233 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
| NID ID | MO40098 |
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
US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Puxico Quad No. 1 Dam?
Puxico Quad No. 1 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 Puxico Quad No. 1 Dam?
Puxico Quad No. 1 Dam is owned by US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Puxico Quad No. 1 Dam built?
Puxico Quad No. 1 Dam was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 Puxico Quad No. 1 Dam?
Puxico Quad No. 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Puxico Quad No. 1 Dam?
Puxico Quad No. 1 Dam has a dam height of 15 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.
When was Puxico Quad No. 1 Dam last inspected?
Puxico Quad No. 1 Dam was last inspected on June 14, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.