Schultz Farms Dam
Key Takeaway
Schultz Farms Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 49% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 623 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 170 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 560 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| NID ID | MO51229 |
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
SCHULTZ FARMS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Schultz Farms Dam?
Schultz Farms 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 Schultz Farms Dam?
Schultz Farms Dam is owned by SCHULTZ FARMS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Schultz Farms Dam built?
Schultz Farms Dam was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Schultz Farms Dam?
Schultz Farms Dam serves the following purposes: Grade Stabilization, Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Schultz Farms Dam?
Schultz Farms Dam has a dam height of 27 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.