Trutsch Lakes-Upper-Dam
Key Takeaway
Trutsch Lakes-Upper-Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 82.3% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 250 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | MO30108 |
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
NORTHWST ANIMAL HOSP.INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Trutsch Lakes-Upper-Dam?
Trutsch Lakes-Upper-Dam 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 Trutsch Lakes-Upper-Dam?
Trutsch Lakes-Upper-Dam is owned by NORTHWST ANIMAL HOSP.INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Trutsch Lakes-Upper-Dam built?
Trutsch Lakes-Upper-Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Trutsch Lakes-Upper-Dam?
Trutsch Lakes-Upper-Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Trutsch Lakes-Upper-Dam?
Trutsch Lakes-Upper-Dam has a dam height of 34 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.