Village of Green Trails Dam
Key Takeaway
Village of Green Trails Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. 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 | 35 ft (taller than 85.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 385 ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 180 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
| NID ID | MO32084 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Village of Green Trails Dam?
Village of Green Trails Dam 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 Village of Green Trails Dam?
Village of Green Trails Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Village of Green Trails Dam built?
Village of Green Trails Dam was completed in 2005, making it 21 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Village of Green Trails Dam?
Village of Green Trails Dam has a dam height of 35 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.