Willow Creek Watershed Dam A- 26
Key Takeaway
Willow Creek Watershed Dam A- 26 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 49% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 445 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 170 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,650 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11234 |
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
WILLOW CREEK WRSD SUBDIS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Willow Creek Watershed Dam A- 26?
Willow Creek Watershed Dam A- 26 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 Willow Creek Watershed Dam A- 26?
Willow Creek Watershed Dam A- 26 is owned by WILLOW CREEK WRSD SUBDIS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Willow Creek Watershed Dam A- 26 built?
Willow Creek Watershed Dam A- 26 was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Willow Creek Watershed Dam A- 26?
Willow Creek Watershed Dam A- 26 serves the following purposes: Grade Stabilization. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Willow Creek Watershed Dam A- 26?
Willow Creek Watershed Dam A- 26 has a dam height of 27 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.