Ste Genevieve Sportsman Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Ste Genevieve Sportsman Club Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 18% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 375 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
| NID ID | MO30360 |
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
ST GENEVIEVE SPRTSMN CLB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ste Genevieve Sportsman Club Lake Dam?
Ste Genevieve Sportsman Club Lake 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 Ste Genevieve Sportsman Club Lake Dam?
Ste Genevieve Sportsman Club Lake Dam is owned by ST GENEVIEVE SPRTSMN CLB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ste Genevieve Sportsman Club Lake Dam built?
Ste Genevieve Sportsman Club Lake Dam was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 Ste Genevieve Sportsman Club Lake Dam?
Ste Genevieve Sportsman Club Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ste Genevieve Sportsman Club Lake Dam?
Ste Genevieve Sportsman Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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.