Tarpening Lake Dam East
Key Takeaway
Tarpening Lake Dam East is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 63.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 321 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 70 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11077 |
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
DWAYNE TARPENING
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tarpening Lake Dam East?
Tarpening Lake Dam East 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 Tarpening Lake Dam East?
Tarpening Lake Dam East is owned by DWAYNE TARPENING (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tarpening Lake Dam East built?
Tarpening Lake Dam East was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Tarpening Lake Dam East?
Tarpening Lake Dam East serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tarpening Lake Dam East?
Tarpening Lake Dam East has a dam height of 30 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.