Rocking Chair Ranch Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Rocking Chair Ranch Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 7.1% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 250 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | MO20212 |
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
ROCKING CHAIR RANCH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rocking Chair Ranch Lake Dam?
Rocking Chair Ranch Lake 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 Rocking Chair Ranch Lake Dam?
Rocking Chair Ranch Lake Dam is owned by ROCKING CHAIR RANCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rocking Chair Ranch Lake Dam built?
Rocking Chair Ranch Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Rocking Chair Ranch Lake Dam?
Rocking Chair Ranch Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Rocking Chair Ranch Lake Dam?
Rocking Chair Ranch Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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.