Tweedie Farms Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Tweedie Farms Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 14.9% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 320 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | MO50057 |
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
TWEEDIE FARMS INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tweedie Farms Lake Dam?
Tweedie Farms Lake 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 Tweedie Farms Lake Dam?
Tweedie Farms Lake Dam is owned by TWEEDIE FARMS INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tweedie Farms Lake Dam built?
Tweedie Farms Lake Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Tweedie Farms Lake Dam?
Tweedie Farms Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Grade Stabilization, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tweedie Farms Lake Dam?
Tweedie Farms Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 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.