Whippoorwill Dam
Key Takeaway
Whippoorwill Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 220 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | MO30843 |
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
DANIEL POLANCZYK
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Whippoorwill Dam?
Whippoorwill Dam 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 Whippoorwill Dam?
Whippoorwill Dam is owned by DANIEL POLANCZYK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Whippoorwill Dam built?
Whippoorwill Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Whippoorwill Dam?
Whippoorwill Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Whippoorwill Dam?
Whippoorwill Dam 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.