Wappapello Dam - Saddle Dike 1
Key Takeaway
Wappapello Dam - Saddle Dike 1 is classified as significant hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1941 and is 85 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 1.2% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1M acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 613.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23,200 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,310 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
| NID ID | MO30204 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
USACE - St. Louis District
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Wappapello Dam - Saddle Dike 1?
Wappapello Dam - Saddle Dike 1 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Wappapello Dam - Saddle Dike 1?
Wappapello Dam - Saddle Dike 1 is owned by USACE - St. Louis District (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wappapello Dam - Saddle Dike 1 built?
Wappapello Dam - Saddle Dike 1 was completed in 1941, making it 85 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 Wappapello Dam - Saddle Dike 1?
Wappapello Dam - Saddle Dike 1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Wappapello Dam - Saddle Dike 1?
Wappapello Dam - Saddle Dike 1 has a dam height of 13 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 Wappapello Dam - Saddle Dike 1 last inspected?
Wappapello Dam - Saddle Dike 1 was last inspected on March 2, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.