Whetstone Crk Wldlf Area-Sec 6-Upper
Key Takeaway
Whetstone Crk Wldlf Area-Sec 6-Upper is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 6.3% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 169 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11316 |
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 Crk Wldlf Area-Sec 6-Upper?
Whetstone Crk Wldlf Area-Sec 6-Upper 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 Crk Wldlf Area-Sec 6-Upper?
Whetstone Crk Wldlf Area-Sec 6-Upper 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 Crk Wldlf Area-Sec 6-Upper built?
Whetstone Crk Wldlf Area-Sec 6-Upper was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Crk Wldlf Area-Sec 6-Upper?
Whetstone Crk Wldlf Area-Sec 6-Upper 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 Crk Wldlf Area-Sec 6-Upper?
Whetstone Crk Wldlf Area-Sec 6-Upper has a dam height of 19 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.