Viburnum Tailings No. 2(Too Small)
Key Takeaway
Viburnum Tailings No. 2(Too Small) is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 0.1% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Max Storage | 615 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 115 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,720 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | MO31013 |
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
ST JOE MINERALS INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Viburnum Tailings No. 2(Too Small)?
Viburnum Tailings No. 2(Too Small) 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 Viburnum Tailings No. 2(Too Small)?
Viburnum Tailings No. 2(Too Small) is owned by ST JOE MINERALS INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Viburnum Tailings No. 2(Too Small) built?
Viburnum Tailings No. 2(Too Small) was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Viburnum Tailings No. 2(Too Small)?
Viburnum Tailings No. 2(Too Small) 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 Viburnum Tailings No. 2(Too Small)?
Viburnum Tailings No. 2(Too Small) has a dam height of 10 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 Viburnum Tailings No. 2(Too Small) last inspected?
Viburnum Tailings No. 2(Too Small) was last inspected on March 27, 1981. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.