Tabo Creek Watershed Dam A- 24b
Key Takeaway
Tabo Creek Watershed Dam A- 24b is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 54.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 820 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 245 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 356 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | MO12128 |
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
TABO CR WRSD SUB DISTRIC
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Tabo Creek Watershed Dam A- 24b?
Tabo Creek Watershed Dam A- 24b 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 Tabo Creek Watershed Dam A- 24b?
Tabo Creek Watershed Dam A- 24b is owned by TABO CR WRSD SUB DISTRIC (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tabo Creek Watershed Dam A- 24b built?
Tabo Creek Watershed Dam A- 24b was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Tabo Creek Watershed Dam A- 24b?
Tabo Creek Watershed Dam A- 24b serves the following purposes: Grade Stabilization. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tabo Creek Watershed Dam A- 24b?
Tabo Creek Watershed Dam A- 24b has a dam height of 28 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.