Struebbe's Dam
Key Takeaway
Struebbe's Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 90 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | MO30781 |
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
DALE STRUEBBE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Struebbe's Dam?
Struebbe's 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 Struebbe's Dam?
Struebbe's Dam is owned by DALE STRUEBBE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Struebbe's Dam built?
Struebbe's Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Struebbe's Dam?
Struebbe's Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Struebbe's Dam?
Struebbe's Dam has a dam height of 25 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.