Struckhoff Lake Dam Sec 11
Key Takeaway
Struckhoff Lake Dam Sec 11 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 63.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 70 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 47 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | MO30147 |
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
FRED STRUCKHOFF
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Struckhoff Lake Dam Sec 11?
Struckhoff Lake Dam Sec 11 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 Struckhoff Lake Dam Sec 11?
Struckhoff Lake Dam Sec 11 is owned by FRED STRUCKHOFF (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Struckhoff Lake Dam Sec 11 built?
Struckhoff Lake Dam Sec 11 was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Struckhoff Lake Dam Sec 11?
Struckhoff Lake Dam Sec 11 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Struckhoff Lake Dam Sec 11?
Struckhoff Lake Dam Sec 11 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.