Sayersbrook Dam
Key Takeaway
Sayersbrook Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 67 ft (taller than 98.1% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 920 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 708 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,920 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1997 |
| NID ID | MO30112 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sayersbrook Dam?
Sayersbrook 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 Sayersbrook Dam?
Sayersbrook Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sayersbrook Dam built?
Sayersbrook Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Sayersbrook Dam?
Sayersbrook Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sayersbrook Dam?
Sayersbrook Dam has a dam height of 67 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 Sayersbrook Dam last inspected?
Sayersbrook Dam was last inspected on November 25, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.