Whetstone Creek Wldlf Area Dam Sec-32
Key Takeaway
Whetstone Creek Wldlf Area Dam Sec-32 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 14.9% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 65 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | MO12087 |
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
MO DEPT OF CONSERVATION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Whetstone Creek Wldlf Area Dam Sec-32?
Whetstone Creek Wldlf Area Dam Sec-32 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 Whetstone Creek Wldlf Area Dam Sec-32?
Whetstone Creek Wldlf Area Dam Sec-32 is owned by MO DEPT OF CONSERVATION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Whetstone Creek Wldlf Area Dam Sec-32 built?
Whetstone Creek Wldlf Area Dam Sec-32 was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Whetstone Creek Wldlf Area Dam Sec-32?
Whetstone Creek Wldlf Area Dam Sec-32 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Whetstone Creek Wldlf Area Dam Sec-32?
Whetstone Creek Wldlf Area Dam Sec-32 has a dam height of 22 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.