Univ Mo Exp Farm Dam- Mononame 207
Key Takeaway
Univ Mo Exp Farm Dam- Mononame 207 is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 59.6% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 776 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 627 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 300 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10643 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MO DEPT OF CONSERVATION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Univ Mo Exp Farm Dam- Mononame 207?
Univ Mo Exp Farm Dam- Mononame 207 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Univ Mo Exp Farm Dam- Mononame 207?
Univ Mo Exp Farm Dam- Mononame 207 is owned by MO DEPT OF CONSERVATION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Univ Mo Exp Farm Dam- Mononame 207 built?
Univ Mo Exp Farm Dam- Mononame 207 was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Univ Mo Exp Farm Dam- Mononame 207?
Univ Mo Exp Farm Dam- Mononame 207 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Univ Mo Exp Farm Dam- Mononame 207?
Univ Mo Exp Farm Dam- Mononame 207 has a dam height of 29 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.
When was Univ Mo Exp Farm Dam- Mononame 207 last inspected?
Univ Mo Exp Farm Dam- Mononame 207 was last inspected on September 4, 1979. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.