Verna Moore Dam
Key Takeaway
Verna Moore Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 7.1% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 310 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11355 |
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
VERNA MOORE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Verna Moore Dam?
Verna Moore 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 Verna Moore Dam?
Verna Moore Dam is owned by VERNA MOORE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Verna Moore Dam built?
Verna Moore Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Verna Moore Dam?
Verna Moore Dam 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 Verna Moore Dam?
Verna Moore Dam has a dam height of 20 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.