Wildhorse Creek Parkway Dam #2
Key Takeaway
Wildhorse Creek Parkway Dam #2 is classified as high hazard in Missouri. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 82.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 60 sq mi |
| NID ID | MO12419 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wildhorse Creek Parkway Dam #2?
Wildhorse Creek Parkway Dam #2 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Wildhorse Creek Parkway Dam #2?
Wildhorse Creek Parkway Dam #2 is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Wildhorse Creek Parkway Dam #2?
Wildhorse Creek Parkway Dam #2 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 Wildhorse Creek Parkway Dam #2?
Wildhorse Creek Parkway Dam #2 has a dam height of 34 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 Wildhorse Creek Parkway Dam #2 last inspected?
Wildhorse Creek Parkway Dam #2 was last inspected on July 9, 2007. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.