Roger O'Bannon Irr. Res.
Key Takeaway
Roger O'Bannon Irr. Res. is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 14.9% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 333 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 91 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | MO50365 |
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
ROGER O'BANNON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Roger O'Bannon Irr. Res.?
Roger O'Bannon Irr. Res. 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 Roger O'Bannon Irr. Res.?
Roger O'Bannon Irr. Res. is owned by ROGER O'BANNON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Roger O'Bannon Irr. Res. built?
Roger O'Bannon Irr. Res. was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Roger O'Bannon Irr. Res.?
Roger O'Bannon Irr. Res. serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Grade Stabilization, Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Roger O'Bannon Irr. Res.?
Roger O'Bannon Irr. Res. has a dam height of 22 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.