Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-27
Key Takeaway
Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-27 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 54.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 365 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 50 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,900 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10514 |
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 WTRSHD SUBDISTRI
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-27?
Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-27 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 B-27?
Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-27 is owned by TABO CR WTRSHD SUBDISTRI (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-27 built?
Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-27 was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 B-27?
Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-27 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 B-27?
Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-27 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.