Richwoods Mine B Dam
Key Takeaway
Richwoods Mine B Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1943 and is 83 years old. Its primary use is tailings. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 48 ft (taller than 94.2% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 3,700 ft |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 860 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 57 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,600 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
| NID ID | MO31404 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CLINT SCHINK
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Richwoods Mine B Dam?
Richwoods Mine B Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Richwoods Mine B Dam?
Richwoods Mine B Dam is owned by CLINT SCHINK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Richwoods Mine B Dam built?
Richwoods Mine B Dam was completed in 1943, making it 83 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 Richwoods Mine B Dam?
Richwoods Mine B Dam serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Richwoods Mine B Dam?
Richwoods Mine B Dam has a dam height of 48 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 Richwoods Mine B Dam last inspected?
Richwoods Mine B Dam was last inspected on October 28, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.