West Fork Big Creek Dam P- 23
Key Takeaway
West Fork Big Creek Dam P- 23 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 120 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 136 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
| NID ID | MO51025 |
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
WEST FORK BIG CREEK WATERSHED
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of West Fork Big Creek Dam P- 23?
West Fork Big Creek Dam P- 23 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 West Fork Big Creek Dam P- 23?
West Fork Big Creek Dam P- 23 is owned by WEST FORK BIG CREEK WATERSHED (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was West Fork Big Creek Dam P- 23 built?
West Fork Big Creek Dam P- 23 was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 West Fork Big Creek Dam P- 23?
West Fork Big Creek Dam P- 23 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 West Fork Big Creek Dam P- 23?
West Fork Big Creek Dam P- 23 has a dam height of 25 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 West Fork Big Creek Dam P- 23 last inspected?
West Fork Big Creek Dam P- 23 was last inspected on September 25, 2001. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.