Wiggins Dam
Key Takeaway
Wiggins Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 13.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 230 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 52 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
| NID ID | MO50789 |
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
DOC WIGGINS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wiggins Dam?
Wiggins 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 Wiggins Dam?
Wiggins Dam is owned by DOC WIGGINS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wiggins Dam built?
Wiggins Dam was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 Wiggins Dam?
Wiggins Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Wiggins Dam?
Wiggins Dam has a dam height of 21 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.