Smithy Dam No. 1
Key Takeaway
Smithy Dam No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 76.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 190 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 320 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 356 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| NID ID | MO50128 |
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
GENE, NORMAN AND TIM SMITHEY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Smithy Dam No. 1?
Smithy Dam No. 1 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 Smithy Dam No. 1?
Smithy Dam No. 1 is owned by GENE, NORMAN AND TIM SMITHEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Smithy Dam No. 1 built?
Smithy Dam No. 1 was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Smithy Dam No. 1?
Smithy Dam No. 1 serves the following purposes: Grade Stabilization. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Smithy Dam No. 1?
Smithy Dam No. 1 has a dam height of 32 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.