Thiel Lake Dam-West
Key Takeaway
Thiel Lake Dam-West is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 130 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11265 |
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
MARGARET THIEL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Thiel Lake Dam-West?
Thiel Lake Dam-West 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 Thiel Lake Dam-West?
Thiel Lake Dam-West is owned by MARGARET THIEL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Thiel Lake Dam-West built?
Thiel Lake Dam-West was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Thiel Lake Dam-West?
Thiel Lake Dam-West serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Thiel Lake Dam-West?
Thiel Lake Dam-West has a dam height of 25 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.