Still Hildreth Sanitorium Dam
Key Takeaway
Still Hildreth Sanitorium Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 63.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 48 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10333 |
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
CITY OF MACON,MO
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Still Hildreth Sanitorium Dam?
Still Hildreth Sanitorium 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 Still Hildreth Sanitorium Dam?
Still Hildreth Sanitorium Dam is owned by CITY OF MACON,MO (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Still Hildreth Sanitorium Dam built?
Still Hildreth Sanitorium Dam was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Still Hildreth Sanitorium Dam?
Still Hildreth Sanitorium 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 Still Hildreth Sanitorium Dam?
Still Hildreth Sanitorium Dam has a dam height of 30 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.