Upper Locust Creek L-300
Key Takeaway
Upper Locust Creek L-300 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 43.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 160 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 257 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
| NID ID | MO50743 |
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
UPPER LOCUST WATERSHED SUBDIS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Locust Creek L-300?
Upper Locust Creek L-300 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 Upper Locust Creek L-300?
Upper Locust Creek L-300 is owned by UPPER LOCUST WATERSHED SUBDIS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upper Locust Creek L-300 built?
Upper Locust Creek L-300 was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Upper Locust Creek L-300?
Upper Locust Creek L-300 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Upper Locust Creek L-300?
Upper Locust Creek L-300 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.