Suiter's Dam
Key Takeaway
Suiter's Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 0.9% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 240 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 165 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | MO30187 |
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
CARL COMPTON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Suiter's Dam?
Suiter'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 Suiter's Dam?
Suiter's Dam is owned by CARL COMPTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Suiter's Dam built?
Suiter's Dam 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 Suiter's Dam?
Suiter's Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Suiter's Dam?
Suiter's Dam has a dam height of 12 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.