Stuffle Dam
Key Takeaway
Stuffle Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 5.3% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 305 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | MO20107 |
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
UNKNOWN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Stuffle Dam?
Stuffle 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 Stuffle Dam?
Stuffle Dam is owned by UNKNOWN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Stuffle Dam built?
Stuffle Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Stuffle Dam?
Stuffle 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 Stuffle Dam?
Stuffle Dam has a dam height of 18 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.