Snoddy
Key Takeaway
Snoddy is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 54.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 26 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | MO50859 |
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
ROBERT SNODDY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Snoddy?
Snoddy 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 Snoddy?
Snoddy is owned by ROBERT SNODDY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Snoddy built?
Snoddy was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 Snoddy?
Snoddy serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Snoddy?
Snoddy has a dam height of 28 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.