Sweetwater Dam - Noname 251
Key Takeaway
Sweetwater Dam - Noname 251 is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 59.6% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 80 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | MO30436 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CHARLES T TELLE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sweetwater Dam - Noname 251?
Sweetwater Dam - Noname 251 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Sweetwater Dam - Noname 251?
Sweetwater Dam - Noname 251 is owned by CHARLES T TELLE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sweetwater Dam - Noname 251 built?
Sweetwater Dam - Noname 251 was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Sweetwater Dam - Noname 251?
Sweetwater Dam - Noname 251 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 Sweetwater Dam - Noname 251?
Sweetwater Dam - Noname 251 has a dam height of 29 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.
When was Sweetwater Dam - Noname 251 last inspected?
Sweetwater Dam - Noname 251 was last inspected on December 15, 1978. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.