Tea Lakes Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Tea Lakes Dam #1 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 43.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 417 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 835 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
| NID ID | MO30029 |
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
SOUTHSIDE CONS FOUND
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tea Lakes Dam #1?
Tea Lakes Dam #1 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 Tea Lakes Dam #1?
Tea Lakes Dam #1 is owned by SOUTHSIDE CONS FOUND (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tea Lakes Dam #1 built?
Tea Lakes Dam #1 was completed in 1948, making it 78 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 Tea Lakes Dam #1?
Tea Lakes Dam #1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tea Lakes Dam #1?
Tea Lakes Dam #1 has a dam height of 26 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.